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Position Cutting Action | Applications | |
0 | For clean cuts in wood and plywood. For cutting mild steel, stainless | |
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| steel, and plastics. |
I | Small orbit | For cutting mild steel, aluminum, and hard wood. |
II | Medium orbit | For cutting wood and plywood. |
III | Large orbit | For fast, aggressive cutting in wood and plywood. |
VACUUM ADAPTOR
Your Jig Saw comes with a vacuum adaptor. This attachment allows you to connect it to a standard
To connect the vacuum adaptor to the tool, align the two tabs on the narrow end of the vacuum adaptor with the corresponding slots on the back of the jig saw just below the power cord restraint. Insert it in and rotate
APPLICATION
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life.
NOTE: This tool is designed to work with
GENERAL CUTTING
CAUTION: Always hold the base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury.
Jig saws cut on the upstroke. It causes the work piece surface facing upwards to splinter. Therefore, determine the “good” side of your work piece, and place your guidelines for cutting on the opposite side. Properly support and clamp the workpiece with the “good” side down, and with the guidelines clearly visible and unobstructed (above & below) the surface to be cut.
To start the cut, place the front edge of the saw base on the workpiece and align the blade with the previously drawn guideline. Make sure the blade does not contact the workpiece. Turn the saw on, wait for the blade to reach full speed and slowly move the blade into the work piece. Apply only enough downward pressure to keep the saw steady on the workpiece and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
EDGE GUIDE CUTTING
You jig saw is equipped with a Rip Guide. It can be used for making cross cuts and rip cuts.
To install the rip guide
1.Use Allen wrench provided, loosen the two screws at the front of the base.
2.Insert the rip guide arm through two slots
3.Adjust rip guide to the desired width and lock in place by tightening the two screws.
BEVEL CUTTING
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base.
To adjust the bevel cutting angles
1. Using Allen wrench provided, loosen the two base pivot screws until the base can be moved.
Variable Speed Jig Saw |
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Operator’s Manual | GJS450 |
