INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Variable Speed Jig Saw TV400
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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Work Area
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
•Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. Applicable only to Class I (Grounded) tools.
•Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation 
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Applicable only to Class ll tools.
•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
•Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
Personal Safety
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury,
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
Tool Use and Care
•Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con- struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles..
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V..............volts
A..............amperes Hz............hertz W ............watts min ..........minutes
............alternating current
........direct current no ............no load speed
............Class II Construction
… /min......revolutions or reciprocation per minute 
............earthing terminal
............safety alert symbol
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A | BOUTON DE VERROUILLAGE |
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EN MODE DE FONCTIONNEMENT | TRIGGER SWITCH | ||
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BOTON DE ENCENDIDO | INTERRUPTEUR À | ||
| PERMANENTE | DÉTENTE | |
BLADE CLAMP |
| GATILLO INTERRUPTOR | |
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PORTA SEGUETAS |
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ROLLER SUPPORT GUIDE |
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ROULEAU PORTEUR |
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GUIA DE SOPORTE DE |
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RODILLO |
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SCREW |
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ARRIÈRE |
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TORNILLO |
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SHOE | DUST BLOWER | BLADE STORAGE | |
PATIN | RANGEMENT DE LA | ||
ZAPATA | LAME | ||
| SOPLADOR DE | COMPARTIMIENTO | |
| POLVO | PARA SEGUETAS | |
3 | 4 |
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES: JIG SAWS
•KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any reason.
•KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
Extension Cords
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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Volts |
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120V |
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240V |
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Ampere Rating |
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More |
| Not more | American Wire Gage |
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0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended | |
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking.
120 volts, AC only means your tool may be operated only with alternating current and never with direct current.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
INSTALLING BLADES
BEFORE INSTALLING BLADES, TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL.
Loosen (do not remove) the two screws "A" in Figure 1. Ensure the blade teeth are facing forward and insert the saw blade shank fully into the blade clamp. Slightly tighten screws alternately to position the blade, then fully tighten screws. To release, turn both screws one turn counterclockwise.
Note: To improve cutting performance, ensure back of blade is touching blade support roller. See "Roller Support Guide"for instructions on how to change position of blade support roller.
ROLLER SUPPORT GUIDE
The roller support guide on your jig saw improves its performance when cutting tough materials by adding support to the blade. This support should be adjusted so that the roller touches the back of the blade when cutting. Ensure the blade is aligned with the groove in the roller. Adjust the support roller by loosening the screw on the bottom of the shoe (Fig.1) and moving the shoe so that the roller touches the back edge of the blade. Retighten screw. Lubricating the guide roller from time to time with a drop of oil will extend the life of the roller.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
BEFORE PLUGGING YOUR JIG SAW IN, ENSURE THAT THE TRIGGER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
To turn the saw on, squeeze the trigger switch, as shown in Figure 2. The speed of the saw is determined by how much the trigger switch is depressed. To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch.