Evolution Rage 7, Original Instructions Manual

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OPERATION
GENERAL CUTTING
Note: Always ensure that the footplate of the
jigsaw is in close contact with the workpiece
throughout the cutting procedure. If the
footplate is allowed to ‘lift’ away from the
workpiece operator control and accuracy will
be compromised.
1. Clearly mark out the cutting line to be
followed on the workpiece (use a pencil or
other suitable marking device).
2. Small workpieces should be secured in a
vice or clamped to a workbench. Check that
the passage of the blade is not obstructed.
3. Larger workpieces should be clamped to
sawhorses or similar. Check that the passage
of the blade is not obstructed.
4. Set the Cutting Action Selection Lever to
the desired position.
5. Align the saw with the cutting line and rest
the front of the footplate on the workpiece.
Note: Ensure that the blade is not in contact
with the workpiece at this stage.
6. Switch the machine ‘on’ and gently feed
the jigsaw into the workpiece. Be careful to
hold the jigsaw firmly and keep full control as
the blade contacts the workpiece.
7. Adjust the speed of the blade as necessary
to achieve optimum cutting performance.
8. Use the Laser guide if necessary, but only
on non-reflective materials.
Note:
Do not force the blade. Let the blade
do the work by adjusting the speed and feed
rates to achieve best performance.
CUTTING METAL
When cutting any metal a suitable cutting
lubricant/coolant should be used. Cast Iron
and Brass can be cut without a cutting
lubricant. Always use a blade that is capable
of cutting metal, and secure the workpiece
securely, if practicable, in a vice or similar
clamping device.
WARNING:
When cutting metal the Cutting Action
Selection Lever must be set to the ‘0’
position.
ANGLE CUTTING
FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Note:
The footplate is factory set and
adjusted so that the blade cuts at 90
0
to the
footplate.
The footplate may be tilted to allow an angle
of up to 45
0
to either side with positive
location stops at 15
0
, 30
0
and 45
0
.
To adjust the footplate:
1. Remove the battery from the jigsaw.
2. Loosen the two hex-headed screws
underneath the footplate using a suitable
allen key. See Fig 7.
3. Tilt the footplate to the desired angle. To
engage one of the positive stops it will be
necessary to slide the footplate forwards or
backwards depending on the stop required.
See Fig 8.
4. Tighten the two hex-headed screws
carefully so as not to damage the threads.
5. Re-install the battery.
Follow the steps as for General Cutting as
outlined above.