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Metal cutting
Note.
• When cutting metal ALWAYS clamp down
the metal workpiece.
• Be extremely careful to move the saw
very slowly as you cut. Use slower speeds
(Position 1, 2 or 3 on the speed controller).
DO NOT
twist, bend or force the blade.
• When cutting metals, a suitable cooling/
cutting oil must be used. Squirt the lubricant
onto the blade or workpiece at regular
intervals during cutting in order to reduce
wear on 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 on
a single piece of wood (wood on top of the
metal). Draw the cut lines or design on the
top piece of wood.
• When cutting aluminum extrusion or angle
iron, clamp the work in a bench vice and
saw close to the vice jaws.
• When sawing tubing with a diameter larger
than the blade is deep, cut through the wall
of the tubing and then insert the blade into
the cut, rotating the tube as you saw.
Parallel cuts
Note.
Parallel cuts can
be achieved using the
parallel guide (20) or by
clamping a straight edge
to your workpiece.
Fit the parallel guide
to the jigsaw shoe
and position the guide
against the edge of the
workpiece. Slide the
jigsaw along until the
blade lines up with your
cut line and tighten the
guide locking knob.
Ensure that the guide
remains evenly against the edge of the
workpiece while cutting.
If the guide cannot be extended enough to
achieve your cut, clamp a straight batten
onto the workpiece, positioning it until that
the blade aligns with the cut line. Ensure the
jigsaw shoe remains evenly against the batten
during the cut.
Maintenance
Always ensure that
the tool is switched
off and unplugged
from the power supply
before making any
adjustments or carying
out any maintenance
procedures.
Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean
at all times.Regularly check to see if any dust
or foreign matter has entered the grills near
the motor and around the switches. Use a soft
brush to remove any accumulated dust.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes while
cleaning.
Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular
intervals.
If the body of the tool needs cleaning, wipe it
with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can
be used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or
other cleaning agent.
Never use caustic agents to clean plastic
parts.
CAUTION.
Water must never come into
contact with the tool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General inspection
Regularly check that all
the fixing screws are
tight. They may vibrate
loose over time.
If the electric cord needs
replacing, the task
must be carried out by
the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s agent, or an authorised service
centre in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Guarantee
Thank you for investing in a RONA power
tool. These products have been made to
demanding, high quality standards and
are guaranteed for domestic use against
manufacturing faults for a period of 36 months
from the date of purchase.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory
rights. In case of any malfunction of your
RONA tool (failure, missing part, etc.), please
contact one of our service technician at our
toll free service line at 1-888-874-8661 from 9
am to 9 pm, Monday to Friday, Eastern time.
Normal wear and tear, including accessory
wear, is not covered under guarantee. The
product is guaranteed for 36 months if used
for normal trade purposes. Any guarantee is
invalid if the product has been overloaded
or subject to neglect, improper use or an
attempted repair other than by an authorised
agent. Heavy duty, daily professional or hire
usage are not guaranteed. Due to continuous
product improvement, we reserve the right
to change the product specification without
prior notice.
GUARANTEE
