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KNOW YOUR JIGSAW
Blade roller
Chip guard
Tilting sole
plate
Motor vents
Dust port
3 mm
Hex key
Lock-ON
button
Trigger
switch
holder
Blade screws
Variable
speed control
wheel
Page 1: ...ION Before using this jigsaw or any of its accessories read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules and Symbols Functional Descrip...
Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1 866 458 2472 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase of this GreatNeck product you find any defect in ma...
Page 3: ...e you operate this jigsaw Your safety depends on it Every time you use the jigsaw you should verify the following 1 Cord is not damaged 2 Blade is correct for the type of material being cut 3 Blade is...
Page 4: ...NED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT WARNING Dust that is created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities may contain chemicals that ar...
Page 5: ...oper circuit protection This tool is wired at the factory for 120 V AC operation It must be connected to a 120 V AC 15 A circuit that is protected by a time delayed fuse or circuit breaker To avoid sh...
Page 6: ...or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or un...
Page 7: ...r when used at the rate for which it was designed Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be...
Page 8: ...urrent three phase alternating current with neutral direct current no load speed alternating or direct current class II construction splash proof construction watertight construction protective earthi...
Page 9: ...foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be sawed Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the pat...
Page 10: ...areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your power tools This circuit must not be less than 14 gauge wire and should be protected with either a 15A time delay fuse or circuit breaker Before connec...
Page 11: ...11 KNOW YOUR JIGSAW Blade roller Chip guard Tilting sole plate Motor vents Dust port 3 mm Hex key Lock ON button Trigger switch Hex key holder Blade screws Variable speed control wheel...
Page 12: ...ories unless you have completely read the instructions or Owner s Manual for that accessory WARNING If any part is missing or damaged do not operate the jigsaw Carefully unpack the jigsaw Items should...
Page 13: ...d 2 Fig 1 NOTE Use the 3 mm hex key supplied to loosen screws 3 Loosen both blade clamp screws 3 and insert the saw blade 4 as far as possible into the slot in the blade clamp NOTES a Ensure the blade...
Page 14: ...ollow Start your saw and move it toward the workpiece Apply enough downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting freely WARNING Do not force the s...
Page 15: ...sole plate pivot screws 5 Make a test cut in a scrap piece of material and measure the bevel angle Adjust bevel angle if necessary PLUNGE CUTTING WARNING To avoid loss of control broken blades or dam...
Page 16: ...ade If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively use a finer tooth blade If the blade heats excessively reduce speed of cutting If the blade teeth become clogged when cutting soft metals such as alum...
Page 17: ...abrasive nature of these materials It is important that you clean the jigsaw frequently when cutting these materials DO NOT abuse power tools Abusive practices can damage the tool as well as the workp...
Page 18: ...18 PARTS LIST MODEL 80160 BLADE NOT INCLUDED...
Page 19: ...19 PARTS LIST MODEL 80160 Customer Service 1 866 458 2472 www greatnecktools com ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES GREATNECK TOOLS LLC MINEOLA NY 11501 MADE IN CHINA not included...
