BLADE INSTALLATION
Turn the switch off and unplug the Jig Saw from power before attempting blade installation or any adjustments. Serious injury may occur if the unit should be accidentally started while installing the blade
Make certain the tool is unplugged while installing the blade.
1.Make sure the Orbit Selector switch is in Position III. See Figure 3.
Fig 3. Orbiter selection in Position III.
2.Take the blade and turn it so the teeth are facing the side of the footplate, and insert the mount end into the plunger. See Figure 4. Twist the blade 90˚ so the teeth are now pointing forward, then pull it down slightly. Make certain the blade is positioned in the groove of the roller which backs up the blade.
Fig 4. Inserting blade into plunger.
3.Insert the screwdriver included with this Jig Saw into the hole at the top front of the saw. See Figure 5. Tighten the screw while making sure the blade stays in the roller groove.
Fig 5. Tightening blade locking screw.
4.To remove the blade, reverse the process described above.
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