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Plunge cutting
When using the plunge cutting method, a starting hole or lead in cut from the workpiece edge is not
necessary. It is best to practice plunge cutting on scrap wood so the operator becomes familiar with
the technique and determines the blade speed and orbital settings that work best.
1. Set the speed at 5 or 6 and orbital setting to III.
2. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with the blade point positioned just above the workpiece
surface.
3. Make sure the blade is in the area to be cut.
4. Apply downward pressure to the tool so that the front edge of the base will not move when you turn
on the tool.
5. Turn on the tool and gently lower the back end of the saw until the blade contacts the work surface.
6. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface until it is in the normal cutting position.
7. Complete the cut in the normal manner.
VACUUM ATTACHMENT
Your Jig Saw comes with a vacuum attachment. This attachment allows you to connect it to a standard
1-1/4" vacuum hose.
To connect the Vac Attachment to the tool, align the two tabs on the narrow end of the vac attachment
with the corresponding slots on the back of the jig saw just below the power cord restraint.
