1. Safety instructions
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The following instructions must be ob-
served. Incorrect operation may present a
risk of damage or injury.
Always keep your fingers and hands away
from the area in front of the blade while
the saw is in operation.
Wear protective gloves when changing
or inserting the blade.
Wear a dust mask when cutting materi-
als that produce dust hazardous to health.
Do not cut materials containing asbestos.
Wear goggles when cutting materials
that tend to splinter and produce chips.
The use of accessories not designed for
this machine may cause damage to it
and increase the risk of accidents.
Do not use the machine if the supply cord
is damaged. If the supply cord suffers
damage or is cut through while the ma-
chine is in operation, pull out the mains
plug immediately and do not touch the
supply cord.
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Note: Observe the safety precautions.
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Do not use this orbital action jig saw in any
way other than as described in these operating
instructions.
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Always disconnect the supply cord plug from
the mains socket before beginning any work on
the machine (changing blades or making ad-
justments etc.).
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Ensure that the machine is switched off be-
fore connecting the supply cord plug to the mains
socket.
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Always guide the supply cord away to the
rear of the machine.
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Ensure that the areas immediately above and
below the cutting line are free of obstructions.
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While sawing, the entire baseplate must be
in firm contact with the workpiece.
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After completing the cut, do not lay the ma-
chine down until movement of the blade has
stopped (risk of kick-back).
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After switching the machine off, do not attempt
to bring the blade to a standstill by pressing it to
the side against the workpiece.
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Use only blades that are sharp and in good
condition. Blunt or bent blades must be changed
immediately.
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Trouble-free operation of the machine can
be ensured only when Hilti original acces-
sories are used.
2. Correct use
The machine is designed for cutting materials
such as plastic, wood and metals. The user of
the machine carries the responsibility for any
damage caused by misuse, e.g. carrying the ma-
chine by the supply cord, pulling the plug out of
the socket by pulling on the supply cord, use of
the wrong saw blades, making cuts to depths
greater than 110 mm or in generally exces-
sively thick materials (the effective length of
the blade must be greater than the thickness of
the material being cut). The list of safety pre-
cautions and generally accepted accident pre-
vention regulations for working with electric tools
must be observed.
3. Using the jig saw
Fitting the saw blade (fig.2)
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Disconnect the supply cord plug from the
mains socket before beginning any work
on the machine.
Push the saw blade (with the teeth facing in the
cutting direction) into the plunger until it is felt
to engage. The blade must lie in the groove in
the guide roller
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Note:
If the saw blade cannot be pushed into
the plunger, first push the saw blade release
lever
6
forwards and then release it. Reinsert
the blade.
Changing the saw blade (fig.2)
To change the saw blade, push the saw blade
release lever
6
forwards as far as it will go. The
saw blade will be released and ejected.
When changing a saw blade, hold the machine in
such a way that persons or animals cannot be in-
jured by the blade as it is ejected.
Operation
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Hold the machine securely and maintain a
secure stance.
The mains supply voltage must correspond to
the information printed on the rating plate
Switching the machine on / off
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Ensure that the machine is switched off be-
fore connecting the supply cord plug to the mains
supply (sliding switch
9
in the 0 position).
Switching on:
Push the sliding ON/OFF switch
9
forwards until it engages in the ON position (po-
sition 1 = ON).
Switching off:
Press the rear section of the slid-
ing ON/OFF switch
9.
The switch will return to
its outset position (position 0 = OFF).
Adjusting the stroke rate (with smooth
starting)
The required stroke rate can be preselected by
rotating the stroke rate adjustment thumbwheel
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low stroke rate
high stroke rate
After starting smoothly, the jig saw continues to
run at the pre-selected stroke rate. The jig saw's
built-in electronics ensure that the pre-select-
ed stroke rate remains almost constant, even
under load. The recommended stroke rates and
information on selecting the correct saw blade
can be found in the saw blade product infor-
mation and application table.
Guard
The jig saw is equipped with a guard
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which
prevents unintentional contact with the plunger
and/or saw blade during operation.
4. Dust extraction using
an external extraction system
The dust extraction system makes it easy to dis-
pose of sawdust and wood chips, reduces the
amount of dust in the atmosphere and pre-
vents the spread of dust over a wide area. Connect
the external dust extraction system when you in-
tend to work for a long period with wood or
materials which may produce hazardous dust
when cut.
Dust extraction cover
The transparent cover, designed to permit op-
timum extraction performance, must always be
fitted when a dust extraction system is used.
Fitting
From the front, position the cov-
the cover:
er on the guard and engage it in
place.
Removing
Tilt the cover slightly
the cover:
and pull it off towards the front.
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5071334 / 000 / 00
