Bosch Power Tools 1591EVS Chip Blower, Blower Switched on, Blower Switched OFF, Flush Cutting

CHIP BLOWER

Your jigsaw is equipped with a two position chip blower to help keep the cutting line clear of chips.

By adjusting the chip blower lever the force of the discharge air may be altered as follows;

BLOWER SWITCHED ON

For working with wood, plastic and similar materials that produce large amounts of sawdust.

BLOWER SWITCHED OFF

For working with metals and when cooling agents are used, or with dust collection accessory.

FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

The footplate may be tilted to allow angle cuts up to 45º in either direction (Fig. 10).

To adjust footplate, remove dust shroud if used, open footplate lock lever and slide the footplate slightly forward towards the front of tool, then rotate to desired angle (Fig. 10).

Note: If the footplate cannot be adjusted or you have difficulty after the footplate lock lever has been released, rotate tension wheel in the “-” direction (Fig. 11).

FIG. 10

Note: If the lock lever does not securely tighten the footplate after the lever is closed, open lock lever and rotate the tension wheel in the “+” direction until desired tension has been achieved (Fig. 11).

FLUSH CUTTING

To allow the saw to make a perpendicular cut close to a vertical surface, the footplate may be repositioned as follows.

Note that when the footplate is retracted in this manner, only 90º cuts are possible, and the optional cutting guide and anti-splinter insert guide may not be used.

To adjust footplate, remove dust shroud and anti-splinter insert, open footplate lock lever move the footplate back in the 0º alignment slot (Fig. 11).

Note: If the footplate cannot be adjusted or you have difficulty after the footplate lock lever has been released, rotate tension wheel in the “-” direction (Fig.11).

FIG. 11

BEVEL

SCALE

FOOTPLATE

LOCK LEVER

The detent slots will hold the footplate firmly at 45º, and there are additional position marks for 15º, 22.5º and 30º angles. Intermediate angles may be set with a protractor (Fig. 10).

After positioning the footplate close the footplate lock lever to securely tighten the footplate adjustment (Fig. 10).

TENSION

WHEEL

FOOTPLATE

LOCK LEVER

After positioning the footplate close the footplate lock lever to securely tighten the footplate adjustment (Fig. 11).

Note: If the lock lever does not securely tighten the footplate after the lever is closed, open lock lever and rotate the tension wheel in the “+” direction until desired tension has been achieved (Fig. 11).

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.

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