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the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not
used.
Slide the base back (toward the rear of the tool) until the
tab of the base support contacts the base or fits within
a notch on the base.
Push the base adjustment lever firmly back into place.
Make sure that the base is properly set before starting
the jig saw.
Reinstall the battery pack.
METAL CUTTING
See Figure 11, page 13.
NOTE:
The jig saw must be in the no-orbit mode to cut
metals and conduit. Set the orbital adjustment knob to “0.”
Refer to the
Orbital Motion
section earlier in this manual
for more details.
Many kinds of metals can be cut with the saw using a metal
cutting blade. Be careful not to twist or bend the blades.
Do
not force.
If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use
a finer-tooth metal-cutting blade. If blade heats excessively,
use lower speed. If blade teeth become filled or clogged
when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum, use a coarser-
tooth blade or lower speed. We recommend use of lubricant
when cutting metals to keep blades cool, increase cutting
action, and prolong blade life. Clamp the work firmly and
saw close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration
of the work being cut.
When cutting conduit, pipe, or angle iron, clamp work in a
vise if possible and saw close to the vise. To cut thin sheet
materials, “sandwich” the material between hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and mate-
rial tearing. By doing this, the material will be cut smoothly.
Lay out your pattern or line of cut on top of the “sandwich.”
NOTE:
When cutting metal, keep exposed portion of saw
bar clean and free of metal chips by wiping frequently with
an oily cloth. Use extreme caution in disposing of oily cloth
after completion of job to prevent potential fire hazard.
OPERATION
Tilt the jig 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 tool is turned on.
Make sure the blade is aligned with the area to be cut.
Fully squeeze the switch trigger and slowly lower the
blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the
workpiece.
Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the
base rests flat on the work surface, then move the jig saw
forward to complete the opening.
Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.
BEVEL CUTTING (ANGLE CUTTING)
See Figure 10, page 13.
With the tool-free base adjustment, you can make quick
changes to the bevel setting. The base can be angled 45˚
left or right for bevel cutting, with positive stops at 0˚ and
45˚ (left or right). Positioning the stop against the other side
of the 45° stop (left or right) is 30°. Positioning the stop on
the other side of 0° (left or right) will set the base at 15°. A
protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required.
Remove the battery pack.
Rotate the base adjustment lever forward to loosen the
base.
Slide the base forward. Rotate base left or right until the
bevel scale indicator is positioned at the desired bevel
angle. If the selected angle is 0˚ or 45˚, interface the tab
on the base support with the appropriate notch on the
base.
NOTE:
When making a setup for accurate cuts with a
protractor, or for angles other than 0˚ or 45˚ (left or right),
