headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
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headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
model no. 054-8259-0 | contact us 1.800.689.9928
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ATTACHINg THe edge gUIde
(fig 8)
1. Loosen the two edge guide locking knobs.
2. Insert the bar of the edge guide through the slots
in the base of the jigsaw. The edge guide can be
inserted from either side of the base, with the edge
guide facing down.
3. Measure the distance from the edge of the
workpiece to the line of the cut. Slide the edge guide
to this desired distance and tighten the locking
knobs to secure the edge guide in place.
AdjUSTINg THe SHOe PLATe fOR
ANgULAR CUTTINg
(fig 9)
1. Use the hex key to loosen the two hex screws
located on the underside of the tool.
2. Move the shoe plate slightly forward and tilt it to the
desired angle between 0° and 45° left or right, using
the scale marked on the base bracket. If the required
angle is 0° or 45° to the left or right, push the shoe
plate backwards so that the teeth on the shoe plate
mesh with the retaining teeth.
3. Securely retighten the hex screws.
Accurate work requires a trial cut: measure the work after cutting and reset the angle setting until the correct
setting is achieved.
OPeRATINg INSTRUCTIONS
TURNINg ON ANd Off
(fig 10)
1. Connect the power cord of your jigsaw to a standard
household power outlet.
2. To turn the saw ON, depress the on/off trigger
switch.
3. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger switch.
4. To lock the on/off trigger switch in the “on” position,
press the trigger switch and, while holding it “on”,
press in the lock-on button from either side. The
lock-on button allows the operator to keep the jigsaw running without squeezing the trigger switch. This
feature is convenient for continuous sawing applications.
5. To release the lock-on button, press and release the trigger switch.
STRAIgHT CUTTINg
(fig 11)
A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood
or a straight edge to the workpiece and guiding the edge
of the saw against it. Make the cut from one direction
only. Never cut partway and then complete the cut from
the opposite end.
The straight cut can be also made by using the parallel
guide supplied with this tool.
ASSEMBL
Y INSTRUCTIONS
OPERA
TING
INSTRUCTIONS
fig 9
fig 8
wARNINg!
• Always ensure that the tool is turned OFF and unplugged from the power supply before
making any adjustments and installing any attachments.
FPO
fig 10
fig 11
CAUTION!
• Allow the blade to come to a complete standstill before setting the jigsaw down.
wARNINg!
• Always ensure that the tool is turned OFF and unplugged from the power supply before
making any adjustments and installing any attachments.
• Make sure the switch is not locked in the ON position before plugging your jigsaw.
FPO
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