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FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate may be tilted to allow angle cuts
up to 45˚ in either direction. To adjust footplate,
loosen screw with 5 mm allen wrench, slide the
footplate towards the back of the tool, and
rotate to the desired angle, as marked on the
angle scale (Fig. 5). Detent slots will hold the
footplate firmly at 45˚, and there are additional
position marks for 15˚ and 30˚ angles.
Intermediate angles may be set with a
protractor. After positioning the footplate,
securely tighten screw).
PLUNGER SPEED
The jigsaw cutting speed or stroke rate
required depends on the material being cut, the
type of blade used, and the feed rate preferred
by the operator. The best speed for a
particular application is largely determined by
experience, though as a general rule, slower
speeds are for denser materials and faster
speeds for soft materials. Note that when the
jigsaw is used at low speed settings for any
length of time, the motor temperature will rise
due to the slower speed of the internal cooling
fan. In such cases, it is necessary to
occasionally run the tool at full speed for a few
minutes to keep the motor operating at high
efficiency.
BLADE ORBIT
Maximum cutting efficiency can be obtained by
adjusting the blade orbit selector lever to suit
the material being cut. The following chart will
help you determine which setting to use for
your application. This chart is intended as a
guideline only, and test cuts in scrap material
should be performed first to determine the best
setting.
0
hard materials such as metals or thin
sheet metals and usedwith knife blades,
grit edge blades or rasp work
I
soft materials where cleaner cutting or
delicate scrolling work is performed
II
medium density materials such as harder
woods or particle board
III
soft materials such as wood, plastics,
etc.
CHIP BLOWER
Your jigsaw is equipped with an always-on
blower to help keep the cutting line clear of
chips.
FIG. 5
DETENT SLOTS
ANGLE SCALE
SCREW
FOOTPLATE
PROTRACTOR
(Not included)
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