6
7
Using the shoe cover
The shoe cover is used to pre-
vent marring and scratching
of the workpiece surface. To
attach the shoe cover, hook
the front of the cover over the
steel shoe. Next, snap the
rear of the shoe cover to the
steel shoe. Be sure both sides
are snapped in place.
When the shoe cover is not
needed, remove it by pulling
the tabs on rear of the shoe cover outward from
the steel shoe. Unhook the front of the shoe cover
and remove.
Using the anti-splinter device
The anti-splinter device helps stablize the work-
piece and reduces workpiece splinter.
To use, slide the anti-splinter device onto the shoe
or shoe cover. Make sure the anti-splinter device
is installed fl ush with the bottom of the shoe and
shoe cover, as applicable.
Installing Saw Blades
Use only T-Shank jig saw
blades.
1. Unplug tool.
2. Pull out and hold the Quik-
Lok tension lever.
3. Fit the saw blade into the
groove in the support roller
and push it fi rmly into the
plunger as far as it will go;
the lug of the saw blade
must be in the plunger.
4. Release the Quik-Lok ten-
sion lever to secure the
saw blade.
5. Check that the saw blade
is held fi rmly; the slot in
the plunger will be at an angle
to the blade.
Slot
Blade
Adjusting the shoe
The shoe may be tilted up to 45° in either direction
and moved forward or backward.
To set a tilt angle for angle cuts and bevels,
loosen the shoe adjustment lever and pull the base
forward slightly until the retaining lugs are no longer
engaged. Tilt the shoe to the required preset angle
(15°, 30°, or 45°) as read on the tilt angle scale.
Push back the shoe into the retaining lugs and
tighten the shoe adjustment lever. If angles other
than the presets are required, set the desired angle
and tighten the shoe adjustment lever without
engaging the retaining lugs.
If very exact angles are needed it is recommended
that a test cut and subsequent adjustment be made.
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
Plunger
Lug
Support
roller
Fig. 4
Anti-splinter
device
Shoe
cover
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before attaching or remov-
ing accessories or making adjustments. Use
only specifi cally recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Orbital Action jig saws can cut a wide variety of
materials including metal, wood and plastic. Cuts
may be straight lines, bevels, curves or internal
cut-outs. Notable features of these jig saws include:
• Rapid blade change without tools with the Quik-
Lok blade change system.
• Adjustable Orbital Action blade stroke cuts faster
by pressing the blade against the work only
during the upstroke. This is particularly effective
when rough cutting thick wooden boards.
• Electronic dial speed control maintains the pre-
set speed during the cut.
• Adjustable shoe can be tilted by up to 45 degrees
in either direction for bevel cuts.
• Non-marring shoe cover to protect the surface
of workpiece from marring and scratching.
• Sawdust blower removes the sawdust ahead of
the cut for improved visibility.
• Built-in manifold for vacuum assisted dust col-
lection (hose is optional).
• Transparent blade cover improves dust extrac-
tion.
• Vibration dampened mechanism permits quieter,
smoother running.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
do not start the tool with the blade contacting
the workpiece.
Starting and stopping the tool
1. To start the tool, push the On/Off switch forward
until “I” is visible.
2. To stop the tool, push the On/Off switch back-
wards until “0” is visible.
Adjusting stroke per minute
The strokes per minute may be adjusted with the
speed control dial. The numbers 1 through 7 are
printed on the dial with 1 being the slowest speed
and 7 the highest speed. Recommended cutting
speeds for various materials are listed below.
Optimum cutting speeds should be determined by
the user for specifi c cutting requirements. Strokes
per minute may be adjusted when the tool is run-
ning or stopped.
Material
Recommended cutting speed
Wood
7
Metal
4-5
Plastic
2
Adjusting the orbital action
The amount of orbital action may be adjusted with
the orbital action selector lever. In general, a large
orbital action (3) should be used with soft materi-
als and a no orbital action (0) should be used with
hard materials. When a smooth cut is required
no orbit (0) should be used. Recommended orbit
settings for different material
compositions are listed below.
The optimum orbital action
should be determined by the
user for their specifi c cutting
requirements. Orbital action
may be adjusted when the tool
is running or stopped.
Making the Cut
1. Set the stroke and orbital action according the
material to be cut.
2. Position the tool with the front part of the shoe
on the workpiece and start the tool.
3. Hold the machine firmly against the work-
piece and guide it along the desired cutting
line. Do not feed into the work too hard, light
pressure on the saw blade will achieve the op-
timum cutting speed.
Special Cutting Techniques
1.
Straight cuts
— To obtain a perfectly straight
cut, clamp a strip of wood as a guide along the
workpiece or use the rip guide (accessory).
2.
Bevel cuts
— adjust the shoe to the correct angle
(see Adjusting the Shoe).
3.
Cutting Sheet Metal
— sheet metal may vibrate
when being cut. To minimize vibration clamp, the
workpiece to a wood base.
Material
Orbital
Action
Wood
3
Metal
0
Plastic
1
Smooth Cut
0
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before attaching or remov-
ing accessories or making adjustments. Use
only specifi cally recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
