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JCB-18JS
Instruction & User Manual
Inserting the Saw Blade
Prior to any assembly and adjustment always
unplug the tool.
WARNING!
Only use T-shank jig saw blades.
NOTE
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Pull up the blade fixture and slide the saw
blade into the groove as far as it will go with
the blade teeth pointing forward. Make sure
that the lug of the blade is fitted into the
blade clamp, then release the blade fixture.
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Ensure the blade is seated correctly in the
blade guide roller.
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Check the blade is held firmly.
After a cut the saw blade will be very hot. Be
careful when removing the saw blade. Wear
appropriate safety gloves.
WARNING!
Power Switch
Before engaging the ON/OFF switch, check
that the saw blade is properly fitted.
WARNING!
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To switch on the jig saw, press the ON/ OFF
switch. The switch can be set to continuous
mode by pressing the switch lock.
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When you release the ON/ OFF switch the
tool turns off.
Startup
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Before switching on the jig saw the front
of the base plate must lie flat on the work
piece.
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Always hold the jig saw firmly with both
hands. Make sure that the saw blade is not
in contact with the work piece before the jig
saw is turned on.
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Allow the blade to come to a full stop
before removing it from the cut.
Do not let the jig saw run in continuous
operation at the lowest speed. The motor
can overheat.
NOTE
Mitre Cutting
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For mitre sawing and flush-edge sawing the
base plate can be angled toward either side
in fixed steps (0°, 15°, 30° and 45°).
Only set the mitre angle when the tool is
stopped and the blade has stopped moving.
Otherwise the tool can be damaged.
WARNING!
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Open the base plate locking lever.
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Tilt the saw shoe to the required position.
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Close the base plate locking lever to lock
the base plate into position.
Adjusting the Pendulum Stroke
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Pendulum stroke is adjusted using the
stroke adjustment lever. The pendulum
stroke moves the saw blade in a horizontal,
pendulum motion.
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At level 0, the jig saw works in linear stroke
and at levels 1-3 in pendulum stroke.
At level 3 the pendulum motion is at its
greatest.
