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
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
To adjust footplate, remove dust shroud and
Note: If the footplate cannot be adjusted or you have difficulty after the footplate lock lever has been released, rotate tension wheel in the
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.
