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Sawing in Wood
1. If necessary, draw a cutting line.
2 . Switch the tool on.
3. Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow the line.
4. For sawing parallel to the edge of your workpiece, install the parallel fence and
guide your jig saw along the workpiece a shown in figure 9.
Sawing in Wood Using a Pilot Hole
1. If necessary, draw a cutting line.
2. Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the saw blade.
3. Switch the tool on.
4. Follow the line.
5. For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the trammel bar and set it to the
required radius (Fig. 10).
Sawing Up to a Projecting Edge
(Fig. 1, 11)
1. Using a conventional blade, cut up to the projected edge.
2. Finish off the cut using a flush cutting blade.
Dust Extraction (Fig. 5)
When the tool is used indoor for extended periods of time, use a suitable dust
extractor designed in compliance with the applicable Directives regarding dust
emission.
Sawing in Metal
1. Mount an appropriate saw blade.
2. Proceed as described above.
WARNING:
Use a cooling lubricant (cutting oil) to prevent overheating of the saw
blade or the workpiece.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect tool from
power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
changing set-ups or when making repairs.
Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once
a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear AS/NZS51337 approved eye
protection when performing this.
WARNING:
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the
non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let
any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by certified
service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
Since accessories, other than those offered by DeWALT, have not been
tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT, recommended accessories should be used
with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from
your local service center. If you need any assistance in locating any accessory,
please contact D
E
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138
Australia or call 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 0800 339258.
