Cutting
WARNING:
The jig saw should not be operated with the shoe
removed or serious personal injury may result.
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 11)
A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The saw can
be inserted directly into a panel or board without first drilling a lead or
pilot hole. In pocket cutting, measure the surface to be cut and mark
clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw forward until the front end of the
shoe sits firmly on the work surface and the blade clears the work
through its full stroke. Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum
speed. Grip the saw firmly and lower the back edge of tool slowly until
the blade reaches its complete depth. Hold the shoe flat against the
wood and begin cutting. Do not remove blade from cut while it is still
moving. Blade must come to a complete stop.
FIG. 11
FLUSH CUTTING (FIG. 12)
A flush cut is necessary when
FIG. 12
finishing off cuts up to a wall or an
obstacle, such as back-splash. One
of the easiest ways to accomplish
the flush cut is to use a flush cutting
blade (DW3311). The flush cutting
blade provides the reach necessary
to cut right up to the front edge of
the jig saw shoe. Remove the anti-
splinter insert and return the shoe to
the 0° positive stop position before
installing and using the flush cutting blade. For the best cut quality the
flush cutting blade should be used in the 0 or 1 orbital position. The
flush cutting blade should not be used to start the cut because the
flush cutting blade prevents the shoe from being supported by the
work surface. Use wood cutting practices explained below.
WOOD CUTTING
Support the workpiece adequately at all times. Use the higher speed
setting for cutting wood. Do not attempt to turn the tool on when
blade is against material to be cut. This could stall the motor. Place
the front of shoe on the material to be cut and hold the jig saw shoe
firmly against the wood while cutting. Don’t force the tool; let the
blade cut at its own speed. When the cut is complete, turn the jig saw
off. Let blade come to a complete stop and then lay the saw aside
before loosening the work.
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