SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A RECIPROCATING SAW

A power tool communication system comprising an external device (108) including a user interface configured to receive a first selection of a type of material to be cut, receive a second selection of a thickness of a material to be cut, receive a third selection of a blade type of a blade (20) to be used to cut the material; and a first electronic processor (330) configured to control the user interface to display a recommended motor speed based on at least one of the group consisting of the third selection of a blade type, the first selection of a type of material, and the second selection of a selected thickness of the material. The power tool communication system further comprises a power tool (104) including a housing (14), a motor (214) within the housing, wherein the motor includes a rotor and a stator; a transmission (44) coupled between the motor and a reciprocating spindle, wherein the transmission converts rotational motion of the motor to reciprocating motion of the reciprocating spindle, a blade holder (18) coupled to the reciprocating spindle, a wireless communication controller (250) that receives the recommended motor speed from the external device, and a second electronic processor (226) coupled to the wireless communication controller, wherein the second electronic processor controls the motor to operate at the recommended motor speed.