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Assembly
BLADE INSTALLATION
Set the blade orbit selector lever to position III.
Push blade change button downward as far as it will go and turn the top handle three turns counterclockwise (viewed from the top of the tool).
Insert the blade into blade plunger at a 90˚ angle to the cutting direction. With a slight upward pressure, turn the blade teeth forward (direction of cut) and guide the back of the blade into the groove in the center of blade roller guide. Pull gently down on the blade to seat the blade tabs in the plunger.
With the blade in the proper position, turn top handle clockwise until a noticable “Clic” sound is heard, indicating that the blade is locked in place.
Push blade change button upward to its original position (flush with the top of the top handle), and the saw is ready for use.
Removing the blade is essentially the reverse of the installation procedure, however, take note that once the blade change button is loosened, gently push the blade upward to release the blade tabs from the plunger.
1. | 2. | 3x | 3. | 4. clic | 5. |
Operating Instructions
SLIDE "ON-OFF" SWITCH
The Tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch located at the side of the motor housing.
TO TURN TOOL "ON": slide the switch forward.
TO TURN TOOL "OFF": slide the switch backward.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
This tool is equipped with a Variable Speed Dial. The stroke rate of the Blade Plunger may be controlled by presetting the dial in any one of six positions.
Setting | SPM rating (strokes per minute) |
Low stroke (1 = 500 SPM) | |
Medium stroke | |
High stroke (6 = 3100SPM) |
PLUNGER SPEED
The jigsaw cutting speed or stroke rate required depends on the material being cut, the type of blade used, and the feed rate preferred by the operator. The best speed for a particular application is largely determined by experience, though as a general rule, slower speeds are for denser materials and faster speeds for soft materials. Note that when the jigsaw is used at low speed settings for any
length of time, the motor temperature will rise due to the slower speed of the internal cooling fan. In such cases, it is necessary to occasionally run the tool at full speed for a few minutes to keep the motor operating at high efficiency.
BLADE ORBIT
Maximum cutting efficiency can be obtained by adjusting the blade orbit selector lever to suit the material being cut. The following chart will help you determine which setting to use for your application. This chart is intended as a guideline only, and test cuts in scrap material should be performed first to determine the best setting.
Setting O hard materials such as metals or thin sheet metals and used with knife blades, grit edge blades or rasp work
Setting I soft materials where cleaner cutting or delicate scrolling work is performed
Setting II medium density materials such as harder woods or particle board
Setting III soft materials such as wood,
plastics, etc.
