OPERATION
BLADE SELECTION
For best performance, always select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut. This will help create a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life.
WARNING:
This tool is designed to work with
INSTALLING BLADES
See Figure 3, page 10.
The toolless blade clamp design does not require the use of a blade wrench when installing or removing the blade.
Remove the battery pack.
Rotate the blade clamp lock counterclockwise. Hold the lock in the open position.
Insert the
Release the blade clamp lock, making sure the blade is securely installed.
Reinstall the battery pack.
BladeSaver™ BRACKET
See Figure 4, page 10.
The BladeSaver™ feature has a
This feature can be used for straight cutting, bevel cutting, and plunge cutting.
There are four detents on the side of the jigsaw for base adjustment.
To adjust the BladeSaver™:
Remove the battery pack.
Remove the hex key from the storage compartment. Loosen the two screws on the side of the bracket.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the screws. Turn them counterclockwise only enough to loosen the base for adjustment.
Adjust the base to desired position indicated by the detents on the BladeSaver™ bracket.
Securely tighten the screws and reinstall the battery pack. Return hex key to storage compartment.
The unused portion of the blade will vary, depending on the thickness of the workpiece material and the length of the blade.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 5, page 10.
Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece. Start the saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting. Do not force the saw. Forcing the saw may overheat the motor and break saw blades. Broken saw blades must be replaced with new saw blades.
STRAIGHT CUTting
See Figure 5, page 10.
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or straight edge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only; don’t cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end.
VARIABLE SPEED LEVER
See Figure 6, page 10.
The variable speed lever is located on top of the saw handle, above the switch trigger.
To increase or decrease the cutting speed:
Hold the saw in normal operating position. Gradually push the speed lever to the positive ( + ) symbol to increase speed. Push to the negative ( − ) symbol to decrease speed.
If you desire to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress the switch trigger, push in and hold the
Avoid running the saw at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause the saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool the saw by running it without a load and at full speed.
Use these guidelines to determine correct speed for various applications:
LOW speed is ideal when minimum speed and power is required; for example, starting cuts.
MEDIUM speed is suitable for cutting hard metals, plas- tics, and laminates.
HIGH speed produces best results when maximum power is required, for example, cutting wood. Soft metals such as aluminum, brass, and copper may also require high speeds.
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