Changing Base Inserts

The standard Carvex base can be fitted with one of 5 optional base inserts (shown below). Each base insert is described below.

►► Standard Insert: This is a general purpose insert that is supplied with the saw, and may be used in all applications.

►► Felt Insert: The felt insert provides a soft felt surface to the base of the jigsaw for mar-free cutting on finished materials. The bottom of the felt insert has a tight hook- &-loop surface that holds the replaceable/disposable felt pads in place.

►► Phenolic Insert: This insert provides a smooth, hard, and low-friction base for abrasive environments that could scratch softer inserts.

►► Dimpled Insert: This insert is designed to provide smooth operation on rough surfaces, such as rough-sawn lumber. The dimples (rounded studs) glide over and between the rough features of the workpiece surface.

►► Stainless Steel Insert: This insert is ideal for working on steel, aluminum, and other very hard materials that would scratch even the phenolic insert.

Standard Insert

Phenolic Insert

 

Felt Insert w/

 

Replaceable Felt

Dimpled Insert

Stainless Steel Insert

NOTE: The optional Base Accessory Kit may include a small key and lanyard. This is for a

European configuration to lock the power button, and is not used in North America.

1.Remove the dust collection port as described below. The release tab on the base insert cannot be pressed in when the dust collection port is in place.

2.Either remove the main base from the saw as described on page 10, or remove the sawblade described on page 8.

3.Press down on the back of the release tab and slide the base insert forward about 1/2 inch.

4.Lift the base insert off the main base to remove it.

Base

Insert

Release

Tab

Installing/Removing the Dust Collection Port

The dust port is used to connect a dust extractor to the jigsaw. Refer to “Using Dust Extraction” on page 15.

It may be used with the standard base or the guide rail base. However, the dust port cannot be used with the angled base. See page 10 for more information on the different bases.

►► To remove the dust port from the base, press down on the release tab and slide the port out from the base.

►► To install the dust port, slide it into the base until the release tab clicks into place.

Release

Tab

Dust

Port

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