Cutting Laminates
Use a fine tooth blade when cutting most
laminates and thin wood materials. To reduce
edge chipping, clamp pieces of waste wood at
both ends and on both sides and cut through the
wood during cutting.
Circle Cutting
Do not use the orbital action when cutting tight
circles or angles.
Pocket cutting (Soft materials only)
To cut material out, either drill a hole large enough
to insert the jig saw blade or proceed as follows.
Clearly mark the area to be cut. Position the jigsaw
over the marked area with the rounded front edge
of the base plate resting on the surface. Ensure
the blade is not touching but is close to the work
surface. Switch the jigsaw on and gently swing
the blade down into the material but maintain a
pivoting force on the front edge of the base. Only
when the blade has fully penetrated the material
and the full length of the base plate is firmly
resting on the work surface, you move the jigsaw
forward for normal cutting. (See fig10 & fig11)
Metal Cutting
Use a finer tooth blade for ferrous metals and a
coarse tooth blade for non-ferrous metals. When
cutting thin sheet metals always clamp wood
on both sides of the sheet to reduce vibration
or tearing of the sheet metal. Both wood and
sheet metal must be cut. Do not force the cutting
blade when cutting thin metal or sheet steel as
they are harder materials and will take longer to
cut. Excessive blade force may reduce the life of
the blade or damage the motor. To reduce heat
during metal cutting, add a little lubricant along
the cutting line.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Why does the saw not turn on when you
press the switch?
The lock-off button (1) is locked and you must
depress the button (1) first (See fig3).
Fig 10
Fig 11
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