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OPERATION
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
See Figure 11.
The base of your jig saw has a narrow slot to permit
splinter-free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting
plywood. This feature should only be used when making
straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or
plunge cutting.
NOTE:
The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splinter-
ing when cutting plywood.
HOW TO POSITION BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION:
■
Unplug saw while assembling parts or making ad-
justments.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
■
Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot
screws and slide base forward.
See Figure 11.
■
Always set the cutting angle at 0
°
for splinter-free cut-
ting. To set cutting angle at 0
°
, align the 0
°
mark on the
scale with the edge of the motor housing.
NOTE:
When setting angle at 0
°
for splinter-free cutting,
the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not
used.
■
Tighten base pivot screws securely.
■
Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 12.
An optional edge guide Item No. 4640051 is available for use
with your saw. It can be used for making crosscuts and rip
cuts.
Be sure power cord is disconnected from power supply.
Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of your saw
as shown in Figure 12. Adjust edge guide to the desired width
and lock in place with the edge guide screw.
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
BASE PIVOT SCREWS
SLIDE BASE
FORWARD
EDGE GUIDE
EDGE GUIDE
SCREW
BASE
1/8 in.
HEX KEY
NARROW SLOT USED FOR
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
BASE
BASE SHOWN IN
SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION
SCALE AT O
°
