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15

30

0

45

OPERATION

ANGLE CUTTING 

(Bevel Cutting)

See Figures 8 and 9.

Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0

°

 to 45

°

 right or

left. Angles for cuts from 0

°

 to 45

°

 in 15

°

 increments are

marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base.
Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at
each of the above mentioned 15

°

 increments. A protractor is

recommended when accurate cuts are required.

Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot
screws until the base can be moved.

Slide base forward until base pivot screws can move
freely in slots in base. 

See Figure 8.

Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the
edge of the motor housing.

Once the desired angle is reached, slide base back until
tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on
rear of base. 

See Figure 9.

NOTE:

 When making a set-up for accurate cuts with a

protractor, or for angles other than the preset 15

°

 incre-

ments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base
are 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 metal.

PLUNGE CUTTING

See Figure 10.

WARNING:

To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the
material being cut, always use extreme caution when
making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge
cutting on materials other than wood.

TO MAKE A PLUNGE CUT

Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.

Set the cutting angle at 0

°

.

Tilt your saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of
the base and blade will not come in contact with the
workpiece when the saw is turned on.

Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.

Using high speed, start your saw and slowly lower the
blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the
wood. 

See Figure 10.

Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the
base rests flat on the work surface, then move the saw
forward to complete the opening.

Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.

Fig. 10

0

Fig. 9

1/8 in. HEX KEY

BASE PIVOT SCREWS

BASE

Fig. 8

SCALE

SLOT(S)

BASE

TAB

SLOT

SLOT

NOTCH

WIDE
SLOT

EDGE OF

MOTOR HOUSING

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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