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GENRAL SAFETY RULES

 WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions.

 Failure to follow 

the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious 
injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power 
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 

1) WORk AREA SAFETY

 

 

keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

 

 

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the 
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

 Power tools create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

 

 

keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. 

Distractions 

can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 

 

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any 
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. 

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

 

 

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, 
radiators, 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 the risk of electric shock.

 

 

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging 
the power tool. keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

 

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

 

 

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for 
outdoor use. 

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric 

shock.

 

 

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual 
current device (RCD) protected supply. 

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of 

electric shock. 

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

 

 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating 
a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, 
alcohol, or medication. 

A moment of inattention while operating power tools 

may result in serious personal injury.

 

 

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. 

Protective 

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing 

Summary of Contents for 241-0924

Page 1: ...equire the operator s full understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they substi tute 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 the operator or to others To reduce the risk of injury fire or electric shock always follow the safety pre...

Page 2: ...page 11 Maintenance page 15 Troubleshooting page 16 Warranty page 16 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCIONS This jig saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...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 hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderately injury NOTE WithoutSafetyAlertSymbol Indicatesasituation that may result in property damage WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repa...

Page 4: ...p 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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in s...

Page 5: ...rfaces such as pipes radiators 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 the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving ...

Page 6: ...job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous 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 only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS JIG SAW Use battery only with charger listed Battery pack Charger 252 0908 252 0912 252 0900 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire ...

Page 8: ...und the work area Avoid cutting nails Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts Do not attempt 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 bolt...

Page 9: ...T and U shank Weight without battery 3 lb 9 oz Battery Voltage 18 Volt DC Charger input 120 Volt 60Hz AC only Compatible batteries Performax 252 0908 Li Ion 252 0908 Ni Cd charger Performax 252 0912 Charger WARNING The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information included on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as know ledge of the project you are attempting Befo...

Page 10: ... comfortable and easy to grasp HEX KEY STORAGE The hex key is conveniently stored on shoe plate ASSEMBLY WARNING If any part is broken or missing DO NOT attempt to plug in the power cord or operate the cordless jig saw until the broken or missing part is replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this cordless jig saw or create acces sories n...

Page 11: ...ake sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation TO DETACH BATTERY PACK Fig 2 1 Depress the battery release button located on the front of the battery pack to release battery pack 2 Pull the battery backward and remove it from the tool SWITCHING ON AND OFF Fig 3 To turn the jig saw ON keep the lock off button depres...

Page 12: ... additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower light areas The LED worklight will come on automatically when the trigger switch is depressed and it will turn off when the trigger switch is released INSTALLING SAW BLADE Fig 5 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Turn the tool upside down press the blade clamp lever as far as it can go the lever will not rebound back 3 Insert the...

Page 13: ...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 ...

Page 14: ...wly guide the jigsaw forward Using both hands and keeping the shoe plate flat against the workpiece NOTE Use only enough pressure to keep the blade cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work STRAIGHT CUTING Fig 9 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 on...

Page 15: ...ner along the cut line MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage CAUTION Before performing maintenance or cleaning remove the battery pack from the jig saw 1 The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air 2 Use a small...

Page 16: ...d its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those two years The warranty 1 excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial or and rental purposes and 3 does not cover any losses injuries to persons properties or costs This warranty does give...

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