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Operator’s Manual
18.0-Volt Cordless Jig Saw (Tool only)

241-0429

IMPORTANT :

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.

Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safe-

ty symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety

warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes

for proper accident prevention measures.

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to

obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or others. To reduce

the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.

CHARGE BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE

Summary of Contents for 241-0429

Page 1: ...their explanations require your full understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention measures This Safety Alert Sym...

Page 2: ...0 Operation Page 11 14 Maintenance Page 15 Warranty Page 16 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This jig saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and de...

Page 3: ...avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardou...

Page 4: ...pose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safet...

Page 5: ...ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase...

Page 6: ...ous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive...

Page 7: ...ing or its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable p...

Page 8: ...mpt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine If you are interrupted when operating the saw complete the process and switch off before looking up Periodically check that all nuts b...

Page 9: ...DUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor Voltage 18V DC No load speed 0 2200 SPM Blade stroke distance 1 in 25 mm Cutting angle range 0 45 Blade compatibility T and U shank Weight without battery 4lbs 3oz Max cuttin...

Page 10: ...ies not recommended for use with this cordless jig saw Any such al teration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury WARNING To prevent ac...

Page 11: ...SWITCHING ON AND OFF Fig 3 To turn the jig saw ON keep the lock off button depressed and squeeze the trigger switch To turn it OFF release the trigger switch CAUTION Allow the blade to come to a comp...

Page 12: ...ck 2 Press down on the blade clamp lever to remove the blade 3 The clamp stays open when the blade is removed it automatically locks when you push in another blade providing for very easy one hand bla...

Page 13: ...4 Retighten the hex screw The angle selected can be read on the cutting angle guide on the shoe plate For accurate work it is necessary to make a trial cut then measure the work and reset the angle w...

Page 14: ...t from the opposite end The straight cut can be also made by using the parallel guide supplied PLUNGE CUTTING Fig 11 Plunge cutting is useful and time saving for making rough openings in soft material...

Page 15: ...air Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air 2 Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum cleaner brush to clear dust or debris from the air vents on the motor...

Page 16: ...t cover any losses injuries to persons property or costs This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Be careful tools are dangerous i...