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Summary of Contents for PSJ550GL

Page 1: ...ild jigsaw These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild jigsaw ensuring it remains safe to operate If you need help or have damaged or missing parts...

Page 2: ...afety Information 3 In The Box 7 Accessories 7 Operating Instructions 8 Working Hints For Your Jigsaw 13 Maintenance 15 Technical Data 15 Environmental Protection 16 Guarantee 17 Declaration of Confor...

Page 3: ...icate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the jigsaw To reduce the risk of injury Please read the instruction manual Wear eye protection Wear ear protection W...

Page 4: ...grounded c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or...

Page 5: ...tch is dangerous and must be repaired c Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools...

Page 6: ...s 1 Hold jigsaw by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Cutting accessory contacting a live wire may make expo...

Page 7: ...Blade Finger Protection Blade Holder Parallel Guide Variable Speed Control On Off Switch Lock On Button Hand Grip Areas Allen Key Vacuum Adaptor Base Plate 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 Accessorie...

Page 8: ...aight and curved cuts with bevel angles to 45 The saw blade recommendations are to be observed 1 ON OFF SWITCH Depress to start and release to stop your tool SEE FIG A 2 SWITCH LOCK ON BUTTON Depress...

Page 9: ...cification to be used also possible during no load operation See Chart 1 for general guidance on speed selection Avoid prolonged use at very low speed as this may damage your jigsaw s motor Chart 1 Ma...

Page 10: ...cing forward Insert the blade s mounting portion into the groove in the blade holder until it touches the bottom of the holder Then firmly tighten the set screw as shown in FIG E NOTE To fit the blade...

Page 11: ...ting efficiency This can also be adjusted during no load running Refer to the chart 2 for more details Do not use excessive blade force when cutting with the pendulum action The blade cuts on the upwa...

Page 12: ...bove procedures hold the base plate in position and firmly tighten the bolts to clamp the base plate at that angle Finally check the angle and ensure the base plate is firmly clamped The angle marking...

Page 13: ...AL Always use a blade suited to the material and material thickness to be cut Always ensure the work piece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement For easier control use low speed to start cutti...

Page 14: ...sts on the work piece continue to saw along the cutting line SEE FIG M N METAL CUTTING Use a finer tooth blade for ferrous metals and a coarse tooth blade for non ferrous metals When cutting thin shee...

Page 15: ...ree of dust Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots This is normal and will not damage your power tool If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its s...

Page 16: ...ol being in good condition and well maintained The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibrat...

Page 17: ...wn to have an inherent defect present at the time of sale the store will provide you with a replacement Your statutory rights remain unaffected Issue1 08 2015 Declaration of Conformity This Guild 550W...

Page 18: ...oured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with N The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with L WARNING Never connect live or neutral wire...

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