Skil JS820301, Owner'S Manual

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16
Installing and Removing the Saw
Blade
WARNING
Always turn the tool off
and remove the battery
pack before making any adjustments or
assembling parts.
Depress the lock-off button to the locked
position and then remove the battery pack from
the tool.
To install the saw blade:
a. Lift the tool-less blade change cover up,
and insert the blade (with its teeth facing the
cutting direction) into the slot of the tool-less
blade change holder as far as it can go
(Fig. 9).
b. Release the tool-less blade change cover to lock the blade in place.
c. Pull down on the blade to verify that the blade is securely locked in place.
NOTICE: When inserting the saw blade, the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the
guide roller.
NOTICE: The tool accepts most commonly available T-shank and U-shank blades.
To remove the saw blade:
a. Lift the tool-less blade change cover up and remove the saw blade.
b. Release the tool-less blade change cover.
WARNING
Use protective gloves when removing the saw blade from the tool, or
first allow the saw blade to cool down. The saw blade may be hot
after prolonged use.
Cutting Tips
WARNING
Before attaching the battery pack onto the tool, always check to
determine that the switch performs properly and returns to the “OFF”
position when released.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is
dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING
To avoid loss of control and serious injury, make sure that the blade
reaches the full desired speed before touching it to the workpiece.
Face the good side of the material down and secure it in a bench vise, or clamp it down. Draw
cutting lines or designs on the side of the material facing up towards you. Place the front edge
of the saw foot on the work piece and align the blade with the line to be cut. Hold the jig saw
firmly, turn it on, and press down to keep the saw foot flat against the work as you slowly push
the saw into the work piece in the direction of the cut.
Gradually increase the cutting speed, cutting close to the line (unless you want to leave stock
for finish sanding). You may have to adjust or relocate the vise or clamps as you cut to keep
the work stable. Do not force the saw, or the blade teeth may rub and wear without cutting and
the blade may break. Let the saw do most of the work. When following curves, cut slowly so
that the blade can cut across the grain. This will give you an accurate cut and will prevent the
blade from wandering.
Fig. 9
Tool-less Blade
Change Cover