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behind the blade guide. Ensure this is kept clean to allow the
air flow to continually blow dust away from the cutting area.
14. PARALLEL GUIDE (NOT SUPPLIED)
Slide the parallel guide arm through both parallel guide
fixtures and tighten the locking nut to achieve the required
cutting distance. The parallel guide can be mounted in two
positions.
WORKING HINTS FOR
YOUR JIG SAW
If your jig saw becomes too hot, especially when used at low
speed, set the speed to maximum and run no Load for 2-3
minutes to cool the motor. Avoid prolonged usage at very
low speeds.
GENERAL
Always use a blade suited to the material and material
thickness to be cut. Always ensure the work–piece is firmly
held or clamped to prevent movement. For easier control, use
low speed to start cutting, then increase to correct speed.
Any movement of the material may affect the quality of the
cut. The blade cuts on the upward stroke and may chip the
uppermost surface or face of the work piece. Ensure your
uppermost surface is a non-visible surface when your work
is finished.
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 on both sides and cut through the
waste wood during cutting.
CIRCLE CUTTING
Do not use the pendulum action when cutting tight circles
or angles.
PLUNGE SAWING
Plunge cutting may be used only on soft materials such as
wood, aerated concrete, gypsum plaster boards, etc.
Use only short saw blades.
Place the front edge of the base plate on the workpiece and
switch on. Press the machine firmly against the workpiece
and plunge the saw blade slowly into the workpiece.
As soon as the complete surface of the base plate rests on
the work piece, continue to saw along the cutting line. (See
Fig. K, L )
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.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool.
Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power
tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power
tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean.
Keep all working controls free of dust. Occasionally you may
see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is normal and
will not damage your power tool.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
