Operation
WARNING: Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw blades can be hot.
Blade Installation (FIGURE B) | B | |
This jig saw accepts both shank and universal blades | ||
• | Push the saw blade locking lever (3) upward. |
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• | With teeth facing forward, insert the shank of the saw |
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• | blade into the blade holder as far as it will go. |
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Release the lever. |
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• | Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting. |
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Adjusting the shoe for bevel cuts |
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(figure C) |
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| WARNING: Never use the tool when the shoe is loose |
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or removed. | C | |
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°. | ||
• | To set the bevel angle: |
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Pull the shoe beveling lever (7) out and away from the saw |
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• | to unlock the shoe (6) as shown in figure C. |
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Slide the shoe forward to release it from the 0° positive |
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• | stop position. |
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The shoe can be beveled to the left or to the right and has |
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• | detents at 15°, 30° and 45°. |
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Set the shoe to the desired bevel angle. Use a protractor to |
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• | verify angle accuracy. |
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Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock |
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| the shoe. |
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• | To reset the shoe for straight cuts: |
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Pull the shoe beveling lever (7) out and away from the saw to unlock the shoe (6) as | ||
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• Rotate shoe to an angle of approximately 0° and then pull shoe backwards to engage | ||
• | the 0° positive stop. |
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Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock the shoe. | ||
Switching on and off
• To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (1).
• For continuous operation, squeeze the trigger switch then depress the
• To switch the tool off, release the trigger switch. To switch the tool off, when in continuous operation, squeeze the trigger and the lock will disengage.
Variable Speed Control (Figure D)
A speed control wheel (8) is located on the top of the saw. The speed increases as the wheel is turned from a low speed setting of 1 to a high speed setting of 7.
Cutting Action – Orbital or Straight (Figure E)
CAUTION: Check that the tool is not locked on before connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger switch is locked on when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will start immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.
This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, three orbital and one straight. Orbital action has a more aggressive blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like wood or plastic. Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with a less smooth cut across the material. In orbital action, the blade moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to the up and down motion.
Note: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in orbital action.
To adjust the cutting action:
- Move the cutting action lever (9) between the four cutting positions: 0, 1, 2, and 3.
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