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EMCO - STAR USED AS A JIG SAW
DESCRIPTIONS OF PARTS:
Jig-saw blade for wood
Circular-saw table
1180
M 6.20
The jig-saw can be used for straight and curved
cuts and for making cut-outs even in large panels
(Photo ST l).
TECHNICAL DATA OF JIG-SAW:
TO FIT SAW BLADE:
Saw stroke
Speed
Table size
Saw blades: wood
plastics
.510"
1500
r.p.m.
14 3/4"
X
12"
. coarse-pitch teeth
medium-pitch teeth
1. First remove the saw arm. To do this, unscrew the two nuts and remove the saw arm and guard.
2. Raise the saw table as far as the stop permits and then fit the crank as described i.1 section 3
of the instructions for the fret-saw. The circular-saw table is then �gain canted 45
°
.
3. With the table canted 45
°
fitting the saw blade becomes a simple matter. The blade is
clamped between the reciprocating rod and the clamping plate by means of the socket-head
screw (as for the fret-saw). Make sure the blade is vertical.
4. A brass stop pin is fitted to support the jig-saw blade in such a way that the back of the
blade enters the· slot in the pin and bears gently against the pin. Secure the pin in this
position by means of the socket-head screw.
5. The circular-saw table is returned to the horizontal position and secured by means of the two
nuts M 6.
00-33.
OPERATION OF THE JIG-SAW:
l. Tilt the machine to the "circLJlar�saw'' position.
2.
If large components are to be handled, fit the support M
60.11
and set to the same height as
the table.
3. See preceding paragraphs for instructions on fitting saw blade.
4. Pull clutch lever away from motor, rotating sanding disc until clutch engages.
5.
Turn motor switch to position
1 (1500
r.p.m.)
6. Lightly oil the reciprocating parts of the jig-saw at frequent intervals.
