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SKU 68821
WARNING!
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves when changing blade.
2. Once the proper blade is selected, lift the
Blade Cover (53) up to access the Blade
Release Lever. See Figure 1, below.
Blade Cover (53)
Blade Release
Lever
Collet
Blade
Roller
Guide
Figure 1
3. Pull bade release lever counterclockwise
to open blade collet.
4. With the blade teeth facing FORWARD,
inset blade into blade holding collet as far
as it will go.
WARNING!
Make sure blade’s
back edge is set against the roller guide.
5. Release the blade release lever. Pull on blade
until blade collet snaps blade into place.
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and
unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before
adjusting tool or installing accessories.
Work Piece and Work
Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route
to reach the work area without creating a
tripping hazard or exposing the power cord
to possible damage. The power cord must
reach the work area with enough extra length
to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose work pieces using
a vise or clamps (not included) to
prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as
utility lines, nearby that will present
a hazard while working.
Selecting Cutting Mode
1. The Jigsaw comes with four cutting modes
(three cutting settings and 1 straight cutting
mode). To change cutting mode, adjust the
Orbital Mode Lever (12). See Figure 2, below.
Figure 2
Orbital Mode Lever (12)
2. The settings are:
a. I = Straight line cutting (for
plastics and mild steel)
b. II = Small orbit (for aluminum
and hard wood)
c. III = Medium orbit (for wood, plywood
and fast cutting of aluminum)
d. IV = Large orbit (for fast cutting
wood and plywood)
