INCH-POUND
A-A-52593A
10 September 2010
SUPERSEDING
A-A-52593
February 6, 1996
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SAW RECIPROCATING, PORTABLE, PNEUMATIC:
METAL CUTTING
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description
(CID) for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) applies to a single type of pneumatic,
portable, reciprocating, metal-cutting saw.
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 Material. Material shall be selected by the supplier and shall be subject to all provisions of
this CID.
2.2 Design and construction. The saw shall consist of air motor, reciprocating assembly,
housing, handle, and blade chuck. The air motor shall be either reciprocating or rotary type. The
metal cutting saw design and construction shall be representative of a standard commercial saw
with a proven history of durability and performance, which also meets the requirements of this
CID.
2.2.1 Handle. The saw shall be provided with a pistol-grip-type handle located to permit one-
hand operation of the saw. The handle shall be tapped with 1/4 - 18 NPT to receive the air
coupling nipple.
2.2.2 Control lever. An instant-release-type, air-control lever or trigger shall be provided and
located in the handle to permit operation of the saw and the air-control lever at the same time
with one hand. The control lever shall provide infinite speed control from stop to full rated
speed.
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that
may improve this document should be sent to DAMI_STANDARDIZATION@conus.army.mil or
U.S. Army RDECOM, Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center,
ATTN: RDTA-EN/STND/TRANS MS #268, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address
information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mill/online/.
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