9
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When the baseplate is offset, the saw can
be used only in the normal position (0°).
8. Anti-splinter insert (fig. 1)
Use of the anti-splinter insert
15
prevents splin-
tering of the surface when sawing wood. Press
the anti-splinter insert into the baseplate
10
from
below.
The anti-splinter insert cannot be used with
certain types of saw blades (e. g. offset blades).
9. Low-friction baseplate
cover (fig. 1)
Use the low-friction baseplate cover
11
when
cutting materials which may scratch easily. To
attach the low-friction baseplate cover, hook it
onto the baseplate at the front and then press
it up towards the baseplate until it engages.
10. Plunge sawing (fig. 5)
Use the plunge sawing method only for soft ma-
terials and when the orbital action is switched
off (setting 0).
A little practice is required in order to be able
to plunge the blade into the material being cut
without pre-drilling. This is possible only when
short saw blades are used.
Bring the front edge of the baseplate into con-
tact with the workpiece and switch the machine
on. Press the front edge of the baseplate firm-
ly against the workpiece and begin the plunge
movement by reducing the angle between the
baseplate and the workpiece. When the blade
has penetrated the workpiece, bring the jig saw
into the normal working position, (the entire
baseplate surface in contact with the workpiece)
and continue sawing along the cutting line.
Dust extraction connector
When the dust extraction connector
13
is fitted
to the baseplate
10
, ensure that the plastic lug
on the extraction connector engages in the cor-
responding hole in the motor casing. The ex-
traction hose
14
can be connected directly to
the dust extraction connector
13
.
To ensure optimum dust / chip extraction per-
formance, the dust extraction channels and ex-
traction adapter should be cleaned at regular in-
tervals and checked to ensure that they are
not blocked.
Sawdust blower (fig.4)
The blower keeps the cutting line free of dust
and chips by directing a jet of air towards the
saw blade. The lever
8
is used to control the
blower.
Blower on
For cutting wood, plastic and other ma-
terials that produce a large volume of
dust and chips.
Blower off
For cutting metals and when lubricants
or cooling liquids are used.
5. Adjusting the orbital action
(fig.4)
The four orbital action settings permit the user to
adjust the cutting performance and finish of the
cut to suit the material of the workpiece.
Lever
7
is used to adjust the jig saw to one of
the four settings (may also be adjusted while
the machine is running).
11. Care, maintenance
and service
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Always disconnect the supply cord plug
from the mains socket before beginning
work on the machine.
Keep the machine and the ventilation slots
12
clean at all times.
The machine is greased adequately by the ma-
nufacturer during assembly. It is recommend-
ed that the machine is inspected at a Hilti Service
Centre after a long period of heavy use. This will
increase the machine's life expectancy and
avoid unnecessary repair costs. When used
under extreme conditions, heavy dirt and dust
deposits may form in the interior of the machine.
In such cases, the use of a dust extraction
system and a ground fault interrupter (residual
current device) is recommended. The machine
should also be cleaned more frequently.
Lubricate the guide roller
5
with a few drops of
oil at regular intervals and check it for wear. The
guide roller must be replaced when worn.
Repairs to the electrical section of the machine
may be carried out only by trained electrical
specialists.
12. Copyright
The information contained in these operating
instructions is protected by copyright and
remains the property of the Hilti Corporation,
FL-9494 Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein.
These operating instructions are intended for
the use of the owner/operator and his/her
personnel only.
Copying, publication or any other form of
distribution of the information and instruc-
tions contained, in whole or in parts, is strictly
prohibited.
Violation of this copyright may lead to prose-
cution.
Please observe the following recommenda-
tion:
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For a fine, clean cut, select a low orbital ac-
tion setting.
The optimum setting can be determined by mak-
ing a test cut.
Setting 0:
no orbital action
Setting I:
low orbital action
Setting II:
medium orbital action
Setting III:
high orbital action
6. Adjusting the cutting angle
(fig. 3)
Remove the dust extraction connector
13
be-
fore adjusting the cutting angle.
Release the screw
16
and pull the baseplate
10
forwards slightly. The baseplate can then be
adjusted to any angle up to 45° in both direc-
tions. Adjust the baseplate to the approximate
angle, tighten screw
16
slightly and then adjust
the cutting angle precisely using, for exam-
ple, a set square.
To bring the baseplate
10
back to the normal
position (0°), release screw
16
and reposition
the baseplate
10.
Retighten screw
16
.
7. Offsetting the baseplate
The baseplate can be offset to permit sawing
close to edges. To offset the baseplate, proceed
as follows:
G
Release screw
16
(approx. 2 revolutions).
G
Push the baseplate
10
back as far as it will go.
G
Retighten screw
16
.
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