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18v Li-ion BATTERY JigsAw
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•Tilt the footplate to the desired angle
(Fig. 8)
• To engage one of the positive stops it will
be necessary to slide the footplate
forwards or backwards depending on the
stop required.
• Tighten the two hex-headed screws
carefully so as not to damage the threads.
• Re-install the battery.
Follow the steps as for General Cutting as
outlined previously.
Note:
Angled cutting, whatever the
material, is always more difficult than
general straight cutting. With angled cutting
it is very important to allow the saw blade
to do the work. Do not ‘force’ the blade. A trial
run on unwanted material to determine the
best combination of blade feed and speed is
recommended.
Return to the factory setting when angled
cutting is completed. Recheck the security of
the blade.
CUTTING CIRCLES OR CURVES
When cutting curves, particularly tight curves,
start with a reasonably slow speed, and
gradually increase the speed until the optimum
performance is achieved.
Do not force the blade, as in curved cutting this
can lead to the blade deflection, and possible
blade breakage.
To cut a circle from a workpiece:
• Mark out the circle in the required postion.
• Drill a ø12 mm hole near the centre of the
hole.
• Insert the jigsaw blade into the ø12 mm
hole. Ensure that there is clearance
between the blade and the workpiece.
• Begin cutting towards the outside of the
circle, slowly in a spiral fashion, until the
blade is following the required cutting line.
• Advance the jigsaw slowly to avoid cutting
a slanted surface or experiencing blade
deflection.
BLADES
Choose blades carefully. Use only a blade that
is suitable for this machine and for the material
to be cut.
The ability of any jigsaw to follow curves,
provide smooth finishes or faster cutting is
directly related to the type of blade employed.
MAINTENANCE
Your Evolution Jigsaw requires no major
additional lubrication or maintenance.
Occasionally apply a drop of light machine oil
to the blade guide spindle. There are no user
serviceable parts in your Evolution Jigsaw, or
Evolution 18v Charger.
FIG: 8
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