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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Rotate the dial (8), located at the back of the
jigsaw to set the blade speed.
Position “1” denotes the lowest speed.
Position “6” denotes the highest speed.
Barrel mode
Note.
The handle (9) can
be removed to allow the
tool to be operated as a
barrel jigsaw.
This permits better
control when using the
scroll function and when
cutting non-horizontal workpieces.
To remove the handle (9)
first grip the handle with
the rear of the saw to
the front. Then use your
thumb to lift the handle
release catch (10) and
simultaneously pushing
the handle towards the
rear of the saw.
The handle will slide
backwards and can be
removed from the tool.
To refit the handle, slide
the handle into position
with the handle locating
pin (11) in the slot at
the back of the jigsaw housing. Push it fully
forward until the handle release catch locks
positively into position.
Note.
When not in use, store the handle in the
carry case for safe keeping.
Parallel guide
Note.
Use of parallel
guide (20) permits
accurate parallel cuts,
from an edge, without
the need to mark and
follow a pencil line.
The parallel guide can
be used on the left or the right of the blade.
Locate the parallel guide locking knob (21) on
the side that the fence will be used.
With the parallel guide
locking knob (21)
loosened, slide the guide
(20) into the mounting
slots on the shoe plate,
from either the left or
right hand side.
Slide the fence to the
required cut width and tighten the locking
knob to secure the fence in position.
Combined laser light/LED switch
This jigsaw is fitted with
two forms of lighting
to assist in maintaining
accurate alignment with
the cut line.
Both can be switched
on and off using
switch (12).
Move switch (12) to the top position to
activate the laser beam. Move it to the bottom
position to activate the LED light. The mid
position switches off both forms of lighting.
• Use the laser to assist in aligning the blade
with the cut line during operation.
• The LED worklight produces broader
lighting and is better used in low-lit
conditions.
WARNINGS
• Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
• Never aim the beam at any person or an
object other than the workpiece.
• Do not deliberately aim the beam at
personnel and ensure that it is not directed
towards the eye of a person for longer than
0.25s.
• Always ensure the laser beam is aimed
at a sturdy workpiece without reflective
surfaces. ie. wood or rough coated surfaces
are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective sheet
steel or the like is not suitable for laser use
as the reflective surface could direct the
beam back at the operator.
• Only turn laser beam on when tool is on the
workpiece.
To use the laser wait until you have started
cutting then set the laser light on/off switch
(12) to the on position.
Maintain alignment of the beam and your cut
line while slowly feeding the jigsaw through
the cut.
Safety
Eye, ear and respiratory protection should be
worn at all times when using the jigsaw.
Dust control
The dust extraction
adaptor (15) can be fitted
to the dust extraction
port (14) to allow a dust
extraction system or
a household vacuum
cleaner to be connected
to the tool in order to
remove dust while the tool
is in use.
WARNING.
Do not use a
dust extraction system or
a vacuum cleaner when
cutting metal. Sparks may
ignite residual wood dust.
Note.
When not being used, the dust
extraction adaptor (15) can be disconnected
from the jigsaw shoe by pressing down on the
thumb tab and pulling it out from the shoe.
General cutting
Note.
Ensure that the blade is the correct
type for the application and that the length will
extend through the workpiece on the upstroke
of the cut.
Determine how the jigsaw is best configured
for the job - whether the job is best carried out
with the handle on or off, scrolling function on
or off or pendulum action on or off.
Configure the jigsaw
as required.
Switch on the jigsaw and
allow the blade to reach
maximum speed.
Slowly guide the jigsaw
forward, building up
speed as you go, with one hand on the handle
and the other on the scrolling knob, keeping
the shoe plate flat against the workpiece.
Do not force the jigsaw. Use only enough
pressure to keep the blade cutting. Do not
force the cutting, allow the blade and the saw
to do the work.
Pocket & curve cutting
In order to start a cut
from the centre of the
workpiece, you can
either drill a hole and
insert the blade into the
hole then start cutting,
or plunge cut.
When using the hole
method, use a 10mm or
larger drill bit to ensure
that there is sufficient
clearance for the blade.
Plunge cut
Tilt the tool on the front
edge of the shoe plate
(18) with the point of
the blade just above the
workpiece.
Switch tool on, wait
for the blade to reach
maximum speed, hold
the front edge of the
shoe plate (18) securely
against the workpiece and slowly lower the
rear of the saw so that the blade penetrates
the workpiece.
When the shoe plate is flush with the surface
of the workpiece, proceed with cutting in the
normal manner.
When cutting tight curves, reduce the speed
of the saw.
WARNING.
Do not move the saw forward
along its cut until the blade has completely
entered the material and the shoe comes to
rest on its surface.
