HELPLINE NO 08454 505299
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
b) Bevel or angle cutting
To adjust the base to the desired angle
(refer to the description on Page 8. Mark
the cutting line on the work piece (good
side down) .Place the jig saw on the work
piece flat. Plug the power plug into the
wall outlet.Switch on the jigsaw until it
runs stably. Then the blade goes forwards
slowly along the cutting line while applying
light pressure on the saw.
c) Cutting metal
When sawing metal, coolant/lubricant
should be applied alongside cutting line
to ensure the blade remains cool.
WORK HINTS FOR YOUR TOOL
1. To avoid the jigsaw springing up and
down when sawing sheets, clamp wood
on both sides of the sheet. When cutting
metal, apply coolant oil along the cutting
line.
2. To use the jigsaw, put the front end of
the base plate on the material and turn
the machine on. Press the machine from
above onto the material and guide the jig
saw along the cutting line.
3. Do not use too much pressure to achieve
the best progress when sawing.
4. When sawing along a marked line use
the marking on the splitting guard as a
guide.
5. For exact cutting, clamp a timber batten
onto the material as an aid or use the
parallel guide.
6. For mitres/bevels cut, set the base plate
in the required position.
7. Set the base plate to its rearmost position
for cutting close to an edge.
9.If your power tool becomes too hot,
especially when used at low speed, set
the speed to maximum and run no load
for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid
prolonged usage at very low speeds.
Maintenance and Cleaning
•Before any work on the machine itself remove
the plug from the mains socket.
•Always keep the machine and ventilation slots
clean.
•Regularly check to see if any dust or foreign
matter has entered the grills near the motor
and around the trigger switch. Use a soft brush
to remove any accumulated dust.
•Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst
cleaning and using the unit.
•If the body of the tool needs cleaning, wipe it
with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be
used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or other
cleaning agent.
•Never use caustic agents to clean plastic part.
•Lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
CAUTION! Water must never come into
contact with the tool.
Trouble shooting
Jigsaw has no
power
• Check plug fuse
Blade comes
loose
• Blade was not seated
correctly. Push blade
firmly into the chuck
• The screws of blade
holder is not set firmly.
Tighten the screws
firmly by hex key.
Jigsaw does not
cut straight
•
Too much forward force
is being applied to the
jigsaw
•
The settings are incorrect
for the material being cut.
Check the speed and
pendulum settings.
• Blade is twisted or blunt.
Replace blade
Note: Some sparking from the motor may be
visible through the venting of this unit and is
normal.