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Attaching / removing protective cover
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Push protective cover (20) in between the free space, in front of the saw blade, between the saw
foot (7) and the case. While pushing the cover in position, insert the right side of the cover into the
groove (12) on the right side of the jig saw.
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Place the other side of the cover on the left side groove (12). Push the cover until it is completely
locked in place.
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For removing protective cover, pull one side of the cover (20) out of the groove (12), and then pull
the other side out in the same way.
Warning! Risk of injury! Before inserting battery and operating the power tool install
the protective cover.
Note:
Protection cover (20) can only be used when cutting flat, for angled cuttings the cover must be
removed. In this case please use extreme caution when handling the jig saw.
Information on the saw blades
The power tool is designed for using replacement saw blades fitted with single-lug shank and is equipped
with a with a quick-release clamping mechanism.
Warning! Risk of injury! When mounting the saw blade wear protective gloves. The
teeth of the saw blade can be very sharp.
Saw blade clamping / removal (see Picture C)
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Remove the cover (20) if attached and set the pendular stroke selector (9) to position 0.
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Turn the quick-release mechanism (22) and hold it. At the same time, insert a saw blade into the
holder (13). Saw teeth must be facing the sawing direction.
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Make sure that the back of the saw blade is in the roller groove (10) and let go of the quick-release
mechanism. Check that the saw blade is firmly fixed by pulling it.
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To remove the saw blade turn the quick-release mechanism (22), the saw blade will be dropped.
Note:
Don’t let the power tool face human or animals when replacing the saw blade.
Vacuuming
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Connect a vacuum cleaner or suction system to the vacuum connection adapter (6) of the jig saw.
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Make sure the vacuum cleaner is suitable for the worked material.
Note:
To improve health and work place cleanliness we recommend connect the power tool to vacuum
cleaner. Wood dust and wood shavings in the air can cause allergies and cancer.
OPERATION
Personal protective equipment
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Wear protective gloves.
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Wear protective goggles. Flying shavings can cause injury.
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Wear hearing protection for protection from continuous noise in the work place.
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Wear dust mask for protection from airborne dust.
