OPERATION
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
See Figure 12.
The base of the jig saw has a narrow slot to permit splinter- free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting.
NOTE: The
POSITIONING THE BASE IN THE SPLINTER-
FREE CUTTING POSITION
n Remove battery pack
n Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot | BASE |
screws and slide base forward. | |
n Always set the cutting angle at 0° for |
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To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark on the scale |
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with the edge of the motor housing. |
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NOTE: When setting angle at 0° for |
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the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not |
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used. |
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n Tighten base pivot screws securely. |
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n Remove hex key and return it to the blade storage com- |
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partment. |
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n Replace battery pack. |
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BASE PIVOT
SCREW
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 13.
An optional edge guide is available for use with the saw. It |
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can be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts. | SCALE | |
Remove battery pack. Insert the arm through the two slots | ||
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in the base of the saw as shown. Adjust edge guide to the | Fig. 9 | |
desired width and lock in place with the edge guide screw. |
EDGE GUIDE
SCREW
BASE
Fig. 10
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