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Workpiece being cut
Adjusting dial number
Wood
4 – 6
Mild Steel
3 – 6
Stainless Steel
3 – 4
Aluminum
3 – 6
Plastics
1 – 4
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6 and back to 1. Do not
force it past 6 or 1, doing so may cause the speed adjusting function to no
longer function properly.
SELECTING THE ORBITAL CUTTING ACTION:
This jigsaw can be operated in the conventional straight line (up and down) mode or with an “orbital” cutting
action. During orbital cutting, the blade is thrust forward on the upward (cutting) stroke, greatly increasing
cutting speed. During the down stroke, the blade is cleared of accumulated debris, enhancing cutting
efficiency and extending blade life by causing the blade to run cooler. The orbital action adjustment switch
is located on the lower left hand portion of the motor housing near the chip deflector. The motor housing is
marked: 0, I, II, III. The “0” designates the straight-line mode. “I” through “III” designate increasing levels
of orbital action. Just as with blade speed, selecting the proper orbital action is largely a matter of operator
experience and experimentation on scrap. The chart shown below is intended as a guideline only.
Position Cutting Action Applications
0
Straight-line For clean cuts in wood and plywood. For
cutting mild steel, stainless steel, and plastics.
I
Small orbit For cutting mild steel, aluminum, and hard wood.
II Medium orbit For cutting wood and plywood.
III Large orbit For fast, aggressive cutting in wood and plywood.
INSTALLING OR REMOVING SAW BLADE:
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before performing any work
or adjustments on the tool. Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade and/or blade
holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin. Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause blade breakage
or serious personal injury.
To install the blade:
1. Position the chip deflector to allow access to the Blade Collet.
2. Open the Blade collet by rotating the (Spring Loaded) Collet
Lever clockwise.
3. With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into
the blade collet as far as it will go.
4. Check to make sure the back edge of the blade is positioned
properly in the groove of the roller guide.
5. Release the Collet Lever. The blade
should is now secured
in the Blade Collet.
Collet Lever (a)
