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FITTING THE DUST EXTRACTION
PORT ADAPTOR
The
jigsaw is supplied with a dust extraction port and a dust
extraction port adaptor. It may be necessary to fit the adaptor
before connecting to a
vacuum cleaner.
The adaptor has a bayonet
fitting. Push the adaptor into
the dust extraction port and
twist it to secure it. The dust
extraction will be most
efficient when the blade
guard is in the lower
position.
USING THE BLADE GUARD
Warning: Ensure that the blade guard is in the lower
position when operating the jigsaw. If the base plate
is positioned to make an angle cut make sure that the
base plate is in the lowest possible position. Do not
use the jigsaw without the blade guard.
SETTING THE PENDULUM ACTION
The 4 stage, pendulum action is designed to give the most efficient
cutting action in a variety of materials.
To set the pendulum action, rotate the
adjuster to the desired setting. When the
correct setting is selected, the blade
achieves maximum penetration on the
upward cutting stroke and is lifted back,
away from the material, on the downward
non-cutting stroke. This gives improved
quality of cut, and longer blade life. The
table below shows the recommended
settings.
Position
Wood
Metal
Plastic
III
Fast cuts
-
PVC
II
Thick wood
-
Fibreglass
Acrylic
I
Plywood
Aluminium
-
Chipboard
Non-ferrous
-
0
Thin wood
Sheet metal
-
Fine cuts
Dust
extraction
port
Adaptor
Twist
Push
