9
Making a cut
WARNING.
The blade guard
(6) should always be in place
when the jigsaw is in use.
1. Switch on the jigsaw and
allow the blade to reach
maximum speed.
2. Slowly guide the jigsaw
forward using both hands, keeping the shoe plate flat
against the work piece. Do not force the jigsaw.
NOTE.
Use only enough pressure to keep the blade cutting.
Do not force the cutting, allow the blade and the saw to do
the work.
Pocket & round cutting
1. When starting a cut from
the centre of a work piece,
drill a 12mm diameter hole
to ensure that there is
clearance for the blade.
2. When cutting tight curves,
reduce the speed of the saw.
WARNING.
Do not move the saw forward along its cut until
the blade has completely entered the material and the shoe
comes to rest on its surface.
Cutting metal
1. When cutting metals, a suitable cooling/cutting oil must
be used.
2. Squirt the lubricant onto the blade or work piece at
regular intervals during cutting in order to reduce wear on
the blade.
Parallel fence
The parallel fence (9) fits into the shoe plate (4) and is
locked in place with the locking knob. It is used to guide
the jigsaw along a straight line which can be an edge of the
work piece or a piece of straight timber clamped to the work
piece. By changing the position
of the guide and using the
same straight edge as a guide,
it is possible to quickly and
easily make parallel cuts in the
work piece.
Blade guide
The blade guide (7) is spring
loaded. Depending on the
position of the pendulum
lever (10), the guide remains
stationary (non-pendulum)
or oscillates backwards and
forwards, causing the blade to
cut with a pendulum action.
Changing a blade
WARNING.
Always ensure that the saw is switched off and
plug is removed from the power point before making any
adjustments.
Removing the blade
1. Turn the unit upside so you
can access the jigsaw blade
2. Using your thumb and
forefinger push down the
tool free blade change
control on both sides on the
jigsaw blade ensuring that
your fingers do not contact
the teeth of the jigsaw blade.
3. Whilst the tool-free blade change control (12) is pressed
down the blade to be replaced is free and can be easily
removed by using your other hand.
NOTE.
If the blade is difficult to release using the blade
change control, lightly tap the end of the blade with a
wooden mallet or similar. This will free the blade which can
then be released as before using the blade change control.
