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JCB-18JS
Instruction & User Manual
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To facilitate the removal of swarf from the
blade during cutting, the saw is pushed
backwards in the downward stroke.
This increases the cutting speed in the
longitudinal sections and less force is
therefore needed when cutting.
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Using pendulum stroke increases the service
life of blades.
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Correctly adjusting the pendulum stroke
improves the operation of the jig saw. The
blade is protected, the ejection of swarf
is improved and frictional heat is greatly
reduced.
The pendulum stroke can be adjusted while
the jig saw is running.
NOTE
Lever Position: 0 - Linear Stroke
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For cutting soft steel, stainless steel, plastic
and HDF boards.
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For precise sawing of all materials for straight
and curved cuts.
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For clean cuts into wood and plywood.
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For sawing of splinter-susceptible materials.
Lever Position 1 - Small Pendulum
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For cutting soft steel, aluminium and
hardwood.
Lever Position 2 - Medium Pendulum
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For cutting wood and plywood.
Lever Position 3 - Large Pendulum
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For fast cutting wood and plywood.
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Only for cutting in straight cuts.
When using pendulum strokes, cutting edges
may splinter more than when working with
linear strokes. Brittle coatings on soft sub-
strates - e.g. laminated board are particularly
prone to this occurring.
NOTE
Dust Collection
The jig saw can produce a lot of sawdust. By
connecting the machine to a vacuum cleaner, a
clean and dust free operation is possible.
Dust extraction is not possible for mitre cuts.
NOTE
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Slide the nozzle all the way into the opening
until the snap-in nose visibly and audibly
locks into place.
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Connect the dust nozzle with a vacuum
cleaner or dust extractor.
When sawing wood it is best to use an addi-
tional dust protection mask as wood dust is a
health hazard.
NOTE
