Bosch Power Tools JS470EB manual Tool Tips, Plunge Cutting, Parallel Cutting, Down

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TOOL TIPS

Always be certain that smaller workpieces are securely fastened to a bench or other support. Larger panels may be held in place by clamps on a bench or sawhorses.

To begin a cut, clearly mark the cutting line, and rest the front of the footplate on the work. Engage the switch, and move the blade into the work using only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting steadily. Do not force, as this will not make the saw cut faster; let the blade do the work.

Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the jigsaw to follow curves, provide smoother finishes, or faster cutting is directly related to the type of blade used (See your Bosch Dealer).

For tight curves it is best to use a narrow or scroll blade.

When sawing metal or similar materials, shut off chip blower and apply coolant/lubricant alongside the cutting line.

PLUNGE CUTTING

Plunge cutting is useful and time-saving in making rough openings in softer materials. It is not necessary to drill a hole for an inside or pocket cut. Draw lines for the opening, hold the saw firmly, tilt it forward so that the toe of the saw foot rests on the work, but with the blade well clear of the work. Start the motor, and then very gradually lower the blade. When it touches, continue pressing down on the toe of the saw foot slowly pivoting the saw like a hinge until the blade cuts through and the foot rests flat on the work. Then saw ahead on the cutting line. We do not recommend plunge cutting with a scroll blade.

To make sharp corners, cut up to the corner, then back up slightly before rounding the corner. After the opening is complete, go back to each corner and cut it from the opposite direction to square it off. Do not try to plunge cut into hard materials such as steel.

CIRCLE AND PARALLEL CUTTING GUIDE (Not included, available as accessory)

This (JS1006) accessory is available at an extra cost. It is used for fast and accurate straight and circle cutting (Fig. 9).

PARALLEL CUTTING

1.Insert bar of guide through lock knob clamp, then through the slots provided in foot, from either side of foot with the edge guide facing UP (Fig. 7).

2.Hook lock knob clamp onto edge of footplate, adjust fence to desired width, and securely tighten lock knob clamp (Fig. 7).

FIG. 7

LOCK

KNOB

CLAMP

EDGE GUIDE UP

PARALLEL CUTTING WITH

OPTIONAL GUIDE RAIL SySTEM

1.Insert bar of guide through lock knob clamp, then through the slots provided in foot, from either side of foot with the edge guide facing DOWN (Fig. 8).

2.Place slot in guide onto guiderail.

3.Hook lock knob clamp onto edge of footplate, adjust fence to desired width, and securely tighten lock knob clamp (Fig. 8).

FIG. 8

	GUIDERAIL
SLOT	EDGE GUIDE
	DOWN

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