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Safety Rules for Jig Saws
a.
H o l d t h e p o w e r t o o l b y i n s u l a t e d
gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
b.
Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
Holding the workpiece
by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
c.
D o n o t d r i l l , f a s t e n o r b r e a k i n t o
existing walls or other blind areas
where electrical wiring may exist.
If
this situation is unavoidable, disconnect
all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
d.
Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that
the trigger lock is "OFF".
Accidental
start-ups could cause injury.
e.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the switch "Lock-ON" button.
If the
switch is locked "ON" during the use, be
ready for emergency situations to switch
it "OFF", by first pulling the trigger then
i m m e d i a t e l y r e l e a s i n g i t w i t h o u t
pressing the "Lock-ON" button.
f.
Keep hands away from cutting area.
Do not reach under the material being
cut.
The proximity of the blade to your
hand is hidden from your sight.
g.
Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade holder.
The
reciprocating blade holder can pinch
your fingers.
h.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Bent blade can break easily or cause
kickback.
i.
Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON"
and allow the blade to come to full
speed.
Tool can chatter or vibrate if
blade speed is too slow at beginning of
cut and possibly kickback.
j.
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
d u s t
m a s k
o r
r e s p i r a t o r
f o r
applications which generate dust.
k.
Secure material before cutting. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs.
Small or thin material may flex or vibrate
with the blade, causing loss of control.
l.
Make certain all adjusting screws and
t h e b l a d e h o l d e r a r e t i g h t b e f o r e
making a cut.
Loose adjusting screws
and holders can cause the tool or blade
to slip and loss of control may result.
