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CUTTING WITH A RIP FENCE (FIG. 24)
Flex rip fence Model FT221 is not included and
should be purchased separately. It allows you
to make long cuts parallel to the edge of the
workpiece.
a. Insert the rod of the rip fence into the slots on
the base of the jig saw. The rip fence can be
mounted on either right or left side.
b. Determine the width of cut “X” and secure
the rip fence in this position using the thumb
screw included in the rip fence kit.
c. Align the rip fence flush against the edge of
the workpiece and make the cut. Always use
a rough-cut blade when possible.
CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE
Always use a rough-cut blade when possible.
Clamp a straightedge onto the workpiece
parallel to the line of cut and flush with the side
of the saw base.
Either
a. first mark the line of cut and then
position the straightedge parallel and at the
same distance as between the blade and the
side edge of the base or
b. first mark the side edge of the base and then
clamp the straightedge on the mark and parallel
to the cut line (Fig. 25).
As you cut, keep the saw-foot edge flush
against the straightedge and flat on the
workpiece.
CUTOUTS
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods
A or B.
A. Drilling a starting hole (Fig. 26):
For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from
an edge, pre-drill a starting hole 1/2” (12 mm) or
larger in diameter. Insert the blade into this hole
to start your cut.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 24
Thumb Screw
Rod
Rip Fence
Intended
line of cut
x
