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Choosing the right blade
TPI means Teeth Per Inch,
also know as TOOTH
SPACING measured
tip to tip. KERF is the
width of the cut. DRAFT indicates the
blade is thicker at the teeth edge than
the back edge, this helps to prevent
jamming and allows the blade to cut
curves but will also make it harder to
cut a straight line. Blades described
as THIN indicate the distance from
teeth edge to back edge, a THICK
blade will assist in a straight cut. Tooth
patterns: MILLED, longer lasting, good
for general use and hard woods, give
a rougher cut than; GROUND, sharper
teeth that wear quickly but give a clean
finish and a faster cut; GROUND
TAPERED and GROUND SIDE give
good and excellent curve capabilities
respectively; REVERSE CUT, cut on
the down stroke. These reverse cut
blades are ideal for laminated surfaces
such as kitchen work surfaces but
make the jigsaw much harder to control
as they push the sole plate away from
the work piece.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TOOL
To Fit a jigsaw blade
Before placing hands near the blade, ensure that the
Unigrip and/or battery are removed from the tool. Turn the
saw upside down with the black sole plate facing upward.
Open the blade receiver on the Jig saw’s main shaft by
twisting the receiver lock clockwise. Insert the
T-shank
end of the blade. Before releasing the receiver lock,
ensure the blade is fully inserted. After releasing the blade
lock, gently tug on the blade to confirm that it is secure.
FITTING A UniGrip
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