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OPERATION

SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING

See Figure 11.

The base of your jig saw has a narrow slot to permit
splinter-free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting
plywood. This feature should only be used when making
straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or
plunge cutting.

NOTE:

 The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splinter-

ing when cutting plywood.

HOW TO POSITION BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION:

Unplug saw while assembling parts or making ad-
justments.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.

Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot
screws and slide base forward. 

See Figure 11.

Always set the cutting angle at 0

°

 for splinter-free cut-

ting. To set cutting angle at 0

°

, align the 0

°

 mark on the

scale with the edge of the motor housing.

NOTE:

 When setting angle at 0

°

 for splinter-free cutting,

the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not
used.

Tighten base pivot screws securely.

Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment.

OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE

See Figure 12.

An optional  edge guide Item No. 4640051 is available for use
with your saw. It can be used for making crosscuts and rip
cuts.

Be sure power cord is disconnected from power supply.

Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of your saw
as shown in Figure 12. Adjust edge guide to the desired width
and lock in place with the edge guide screw.

Fig. 12

Fig. 11

BASE PIVOT SCREWS

SLIDE BASE

FORWARD

EDGE GUIDE

EDGE GUIDE

SCREW

BASE

1/8  in.

HEX KEY

NARROW SLOT USED FOR

SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING

BASE

BASE SHOWN IN

SPLINTER-FREE

CUTTING POSITION

SCALE AT O

°

Summary of Contents for JSO48

Page 1: ...ormance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new jig saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your jig saw pro...

Page 2: ...warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warnin...

Page 3: ...e blade 27 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI CALLY and replace if damaged READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the...

Page 4: ...ails from lum ber before trimming 33 DRUGS ALCOHOL MEDICATION Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 34 KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS FROM BETWEEN THE MOTOR HOUSING...

Page 5: ...is tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and overheating If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply Fig 1 WARNING...

Page 6: ...figure 3 NOTE Hold your saw in normal operating position and turn the variable speed control selector counterclockwise to increase speed and power Turn clockwise to decrease speed and power If you de...

Page 7: ...rts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury TO INSTALL BLADES See Figure 5 Unplug yo...

Page 8: ...be neces sary to flatten the tooth set in the area to be inserted into the blade clamp when using broken blades ORBITAL MOTION See Figure 6 The blade of your saw cuts in orbital motion This feature is...

Page 9: ...e not used Tighten the base pivot screws securely Return hex key to storage compartment NOTE The wide slot in the base must be used when making bevel cuts scroll cuts plunge cuts and when cutting meta...

Page 10: ...g angle at 0 for splinter free cut ting To set cutting angle at 0 align the 0 mark on the scale with the edge of the motor housing NOTE When setting angle at 0 for splinter free cutting the positive s...

Page 11: ...Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury LUBRICA...

Page 12: ...rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 CAUTION Keep the extension cord clea...

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