8 - English
ORBITAL MOTION
See Figure 6, page 12.
The blade of the saw cuts in an orbital motion. This feature
is adjustable and provides faster, more efficient cutting. With
orbital motion the blade cuts through the work on the upstroke
but does not drag across the work on the downstroke. To
adjust the orbital motion, rotate the orbital adjustment knob
to the desired setting. Refer to the chart to find the right
setting for your application.
NOTE:
Setting the orbital position to a lower setting will
result in a smoother finish but slower cut. A higher setting
will result in a rougher finish but faster cut.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
(NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 7, page 12.
An optional edge guide may be purchased separately. It can
be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts.
Remove the battery pack.
Insert the edge guide through the two slots in the base
of the saw.
Adjust to the desired width and lock in place with the
edge guide screw.
Reinstall the battery pack.
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 8, page 13.
Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the
direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle.
NOTE:
Tighter tolerance scroll cutting may require the use
of a scroll cutting blade (not included).
WARNING:
Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in bro-
ken blades or damage to the material being cut.
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 9, page 13.
Depending on the thickness of the material being cut, you
may need to drill a pilot hole before making plunge cuts.
WARNING:
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to
the material being cut, always use extreme caution when
making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge cut-
ting on materials other than wood.
To make plunge cuts using pilot holes:
Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
Drill a pilot hole inside the area marked by the line of cut.
The pilot hole should be large enough to slide the blade
through the material.
Slowly lower the blade through the pilot hole in the
workpiece until the base contacts the workpiece. Fully
squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw.
Do not move the base forward until the blade is entirely
through the workpiece and the base is in complete con-
tact with the workpiece.
Move the saw forward to complete the opening.
To make plunge cuts without using pilot holes:
Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
Orbital
Setting
Material
Type
Suggested
Blade Type
TPI
(Teeth per inch)
Speed
Setting
Orbital
Action
0
Counter Top,
Laminate Board
Wood Cutting Blade
10-12 (Down
Stroke Blade)
Max Speed
No Orbit
Thin Sheet Metal
Metal Cutting Blade
14-24
Slow - Medium
Speed
No Orbit
1
Plastics and PVC
Wood Cutting Blade
10-12
Medium Speed
Minimal Orbit
Scrolling or Curving
Cuts in Wood
Scrolling Wood Blade
10-12
Max Speed
Minimal Orbit
2
Plywood, Decking
and Hardwood
Wood Cutting Blade
6-12
Medium - Max
Speed
Medium Orbit
3
General Lumber and
Soft Wood
Wood Cutting Blade
6-10
Medium - Max
Speed
Maximum Orbit
OPERATION
