ORbITAL JIgSAw wITh LASeR LINe - 054-8223-4
ORbITAL JIgSAw wITh LASeR LINe - 054-8223-4
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Cutting metal
when cutting metal, always clamp down the metal workpiece and use a metal cutting blade. be
extremely careful to move the saw very slowly as you cut. Use the low speeds (position 1, 2 or 3 on the
variable-speed dial). Also use the”0” (no orbital action) position on the orbital control lever.
Do not twist, bend or force the blade. If the saw jumps or bounces as you cut, change to a blade with
finer teeth. If the blade begins to clog when cutting soft metal, change to a blade with coarser teeth.
For easier cutting, lubricate the blade with a stick of cutting wax (if available) or cutting oil when cutting
steel. Thin metal should be sandwiched between two pieces of wood, or tightly clamped onto a single
piece of wood (the wood on top of the metal). Draw the cutting lines or design on the top piece of wood.
when cutting Aluminum extrusion or angle iron, clamp the work in a bench vise and saw close to the
vise jaws.
when sawing tubing with a diameter that is larger than the depth of the blade, cut through the wall of
the tubing and then insert the blade into the cut, rotating the tube as you saw.
1. Suitable cooling/cutting oil must be used when cutting metal.
2. Spread
the oil onto the blade or workpiece at regular intervals during cutting in order to reduce
wear or overheating of the blade.
WARNING!
Always unplug the saw from the power source before oiling the
blade or making any
adjustments or attaching accessories.
WARNING!
Always clamp and secure workpiece. Always maintain proper control of the saw. Failure
to clamp and support the workpiece and loss of control of the saw could result in serious
injury.
Cutting with a straightedge
(fig 10)
1. Mark the cutting line.
2. Mark the position of the straightedge parallel
to the cutting line, at the same distance from
the cut line as between the blade and the side
edge of the saw base.
3. Clamp the straightedge on the mark, parallel
to the cut.
4. Follow the cutting instructions in this manual
to set up and proceed with the cut.
5. As you cut, keep the edge of the saw base
flush against the straight edge and flat on the workpiece.
NOTICE
: Always use a rough-cut blade whenever possible.
WARNING!
To avoid accidents, always disconnect the tool from the power source before making any
adjustments or attaching accessories.
WARNING!
Do not let familiarity with your saw make you careless. Remember that a fraction of a
second of carelessness is sufficient to cause severe injury.
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when operating this tool.
Making sharp corners
1. Cut up to the corner, and then back up slightly before rounding the corner.
2. After the opening is complete, go back to each corner and cut it from the opposite direction to
square it off.
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Straight edge
