Cutting machine with blade clamp

A reciprocating saw machine comprising:

• a table formed with a top surface configured with a through opening;
• a rotary motor mounted under the table;
• a reciprocating rod for driving a saw blade for reciprocation through the through opening;
• a converter operably connecting the rotary motor to the reciprocating rod for converting rotary to reciprocating motion;
• a clamp for clamping the saw blade to the reciprocating rod;
• an operating element capable of shifting between an actuating position and a release position to clamp and release the saw blade, respectively, wherein the operating element is disposed on the upper surface of the table;
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• a linkage operably connecting the operating element to the clamp, the linkage operative to drive the clamp to the actuating position or to the release position upon shifting of the operating element to the actuating position or to the release position, respectively.