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BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the
correct blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut.
By doing this, you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life.
ORBIT ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 6)
The jigsaw has orbital action
whereby the blade roller guide
moves back and forth to make the
blade swing slightly as it cuts.
Orbital action increases the speed
of cut but may result in a rougher
finish to the cut in some materials.
Set the orbit control lever to one
of the four settings according to
degree of orbit action required:
0. No orbit action
1. Minimal orbit action
2. Medium orbit action
3. Maximum orbit action for the most aggressive action, for quick cutting
plywood or soft material.
Experiment on a piece of scrap material to determine the optimum orbit action
setting.
ADJUSTING THE SHOE FOR ANGULAR CUTTING (Fig. 7&8)
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the jigsaw is switched off and the battery pack
is removed before making any adjustments.
1. Loosen the hex screw located on
the underside of the tool using
hex key.
2. Move the shoe plate backwards
so that the teeth on the plate no
longer engage with the retaining
teeth and the shoe can be tilted
to the left or right.
3. If the required angle is 15°, 30°
or 45° to the left or right or 0°, push the shoe plate forward so that the teeth
on the plate mesh with the retaining teeth.
4. Retighten the hex screw.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
