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Insert the vacuum adapter (13) to the dust
extraction outlet. Directly connect a suitable
vacuum hose to the adapter.
Clean the vacuum adapter regularly to ensure
optimum dust extraction. The vacuum cleaner
must be suitable for the material to be worked.
OPERATION
1. ON/OFF SWITCH (SEE FIG.F)
Depress it to start and release to stop your tool.
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2. SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON (SEE FIG F)
Depress the on/off switch then the lock on button.
Your tool is now locked on for continuous use. To
switch off your tool just depress and release the
on/off switch.
3. PENDULUM ACTION CONTROL (SEE FIG.G)
The adjustable 4-stage pendulum action makes
it possible to adjust the blade penetration on the
upward stroke for the various working materials.
Optimal cutting performance is thereby achieved.
The blade is lifted from the workpiece on the
downward stroke. This results in improved chip
ejection while substantially reducing frictional heat
and increasing the life expectancy of the saw
blade.
The pendulum action can be adjusted to four
stages with the control knob. The setting can be
changed while operating.
Stage 0: Pendulum action off
Stage 1: Low pendulum action
Stage 2: Moderate pendulum action
Stage 3: High pendulum action
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NOTE:
● The pendulum action should be off when
working with thin materials such as sheet metal.
Switch off pendulum action when using rasps or
knifes.
● If smooth cut edges are desired for soft
material, select low stage or switch off pendulum
action.
Select high pendulum action when working with
most soft materials such as wood and plastic.
● The optimum setting can be determined in
practical trials.
4. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (SEE FIG.H)
Adjust the variable speed control to increase or
decrease the speed according to the material,
material thickness and blade specification to be
used (also possible during no load operation).
H
1-2 = Low stroke rate
3-4 = Medium stroke rate
5-6 = High stroke rate
The required stroke rate depends on the different
materials and the working conditions. Fast enough
to make reasonable progress while slow enough
to keep a clean cut and to avoid straining the
machine. Generally, finer blades use a higher
speed and coarser blades use a slower speed.
USING THE JIG SAW
Always use a blade suited to the material and
