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INTRODUCTION
Thankyou for purchasing this product which has
passed through our extensive quality assurance
process. Every care has been taken to ensure that it
reaches you in perfect condition.
SAFETY FIRST
Before attempting to operate this power tool the
following basic safety precautions should always be
taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. It is important to read the instruction
manual to understand the application, limitations and
potential hazards associated with this tool.
CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for a period of 2 Years,
with effect from the date of purchase and applies only
to the original purchaser. This guarantee only applies
to defects arising from, defective materials and or
faulty workmanship that become evident during the
guarantee period only and does not include
consumable items. The manufacturer will repair or
replace the product at their discretion subject to the
following. That the product has been used in
accordance with the guide lines as detailed in the
product manual and that it has not been
subjected to misuse, abuse or used for a purpose for
which it was not intended. That it has not been taken
apart or tampered with in any way whatsoever or has
been serviced by unauthorised persons or has been
used for hire purposes. Transit damage is excluded
from this guarantee, for such damage the transport
company is responsible. Claims made under this
guarantee must be made in the first instance, directly
to the retailer within the guarantee period. Only under
exceptional circumstances should the product be
returned to the manufacturer. In these case it shall be
the consumer’s responsibility to return the product at
their cost ensuring that the product is adequately
packed to prevent transit damage and must be
accompanied with a brief description of the fault and
a copy of the receipt or other proof of purchase. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any special,
exemplary, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential
loss or damage under this guarantee. This guarantee
is in addition to and does not affect any rights, which
the consumer may have by virtue of the Sale of Goods
Act 1973 as amended 1975 and 1999.
STATUTORY RIGHTS
This guarantee is in addition to and in no way affects
your statutory rights.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
When this product reaches the end of it’s life or is
disposed of for any other reason, it must not be
disposed of in household waste. In order to preserve
natural resources, and to minimise adverse
environmental impact, please recycle or dispose of
this product in an environmentally friendly way. It
should be taken to your local waste recycling centre
or other authorised collection and disposal facility.
If in doubt consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling and / or
disposal options.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Some wood and wood type products
especially MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) can
produce dust that can be hazardous to your health.
We recommend the use of an approved face mask
with replaceable filters when using this machine in
addition to using the dust extraction facility.
Do not start the machine with the blade in contact
with the work piece.
If the jigsaw is fitted with an adjustable blade guide
roller or pendulum action ensure that this is correctly
adjusted.
If the jigsaw is fitted with variable speed adjustment,
select the correct speed for the job. The speed can be
changed while the motor is running. Do not change
the speed whilst cutting.
Check the work piece for any protruding nails, screw
heads or anything that could damage the blade.
Ensure that there are no obstructions underneath the
work piece, it is easy to cut into sawhorses and bench
tops.
Hold the machine correctly and adopt a stable stance.
Make sure that the mains cable is prevented from
coming into contact with the machine or getting
caught up on other objects preventing completion of
the cutting pass.
Use the correct blade for the job and replace the
blade as soon as it becomes worn, this will ensure
ease of cutting and prolong the life of the machine.
Never try and adapt and use the machine for a
purpose it was not intended.
Always ensure that the base plate is in firm contact
with the work piece before starting the cut.
Do not force the jigsaw, let the jigsaw do the work.
Forcing the jigsaw will reduce the life of the blade
putting undue pressure on the machine.
Ensure the saw is clear of the workpiece before
turning on.
Allow the jigsaw to stop completely before removing it
from the work piece.
Do not try and cut a curve that is too tight, this will
put undue pressure on the blade causing it to snap.
Always keep your jigsaw clean and free from oil and
grease.
Do not use caustic cleaning agents to clean the
plastic housing.
Always keep the motor vent holes in the casing free of
dirt,dust or other obstructions.