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KNOW YOUR JIG SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.

OPERATION

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your
saw for protection against flying dust and chips. The flip-up
design of the chip shield makes installing and removing
blades easier. 

FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT USE

SAW WITHOUT CHIP SHIELD PROPERLY IN PLACE.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a 

power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

only (normal household current). 

Do not operate this 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:

Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

1.

Cutting wood surfaces.

2.

Cutting thin sheet metal.

3.

Cutting plastics and laminates.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate your saw until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious injury.

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SAW BLADE

LOCK-ON BUTTON

HEX KEY STORAGE

COMPARTMENT

BLADE STORAGE

COMPARTMENT

SWITCH

TRIGGER

ORBITAL

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

BASE

CHIP

SHIELD

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL SELECTOR

1/8 in. HEX KEY

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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