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Switch action
To start the tool, simply squeeze the switch lever. Release the lever to stop.
Tool speed (0 to 3,400 RPM) is increased by increasing pressure on the lever.
CAUTION :
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the paddle switch actuates pro- perly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
Switch lever (Paddle wifed
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Straight line or orbital cutting action |
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Conventional jig saws cut with a straight |
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line action, that is, the blade moves only |
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up and down in a straight line. ,Your saw |
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also cuts in this manner but, for softer |
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materials, an orbital cutting action can be |
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selected. Soft materials, like wood and |
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plastic permit deep penetration of indivi- |
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dual saw teeth. The orbital action thrusts |
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the blade forward on the cutting stroke |
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and greatly increases cutting speed over |
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conventional jig saws. Harder materials like |
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metal should be cut using the straight line |
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cutting action or a very low orbital setting. |
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To select straight line or orbital cutting, |
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adjust the number on the saw. | I |
Fig.
Position 0 - Thick metal. Clean cuts in wood, plastics, vinyl chloride, etc. Position I - Thin metal, aluminum, hard wood. Curved line cutting.
Position I1 - Wood, plastics, vinyl chloride, etc.
Position I11 -
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