SPLINTER-FREE Cutting, Optional Edge Guide

OPERATION

SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING

See Figure 11.

The base of your jig saw has a narrow slot to permit splinter-free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting.

NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splinter- ing when cutting plywood.

HOW TO POSITION BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING POSITION:

■Unplug saw while assembling parts or making ad- justments.

SLIDE BASE	BASE PIVOT SCREWS
FORWARD

1/8 in.

HEX KEY

NARROW SLOT USED FOR

SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING

BASE

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

■Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot screws and slide base forward. See Figure 11.

■Always set the cutting angle at 0° for splinter-free cut- ting. To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark on the scale with the edge of the motor housing.

NOTE: When setting angle at 0° for splinter-free cutting, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not used.

■Tighten base pivot screws securely.

■Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment.

OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE

See Figure 12.

An optional edge guide Item No. 4640051 is available for use with your saw. It can be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts.

Be sure power cord is disconnected from power supply. Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of your saw as shown in Figure 12. Adjust edge guide to the desired width and lock in place with the edge guide screw.

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BASE SHOWN IN SPLINTER-FREE

CUTTING POSITION

SCALE AT O°

Fig. 11

EDGE GUIDE

SCREW

BASE

EDGE GUIDE

Fig. 12