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Note:
Ø is the symbol for ‘diameter’ .
Follow the steps below to change the collets on your Twist-
A-Saw
™
.
Part: 1
Remove any bits from the Twist-A-Saw
™
, if applicable . Refer
to
Installing cutting bits.
Part: 2
Turn the collet nut (1) counter-clockwise and remove it from
the spindle (3) .
Part: 3
Remove the collet (2) from the spindle and insert the new
collet .
Note:
As each collet is the same on both ends, either end
can be inserted into the spindle .
Part: 4
Replace the collet nut and lightly tighten by hand .
Note:
Tightening the collet nut without a bit in the collet will
make the collet diameter smaller, which will make installing
bits difficult . Leave the collet nut loose when storing Twist-A-
Saw
™
with no bit installed .
INSTALLING CUTTING BITS (Fig . 2)
Follow the steps below to change the cutting bits on your
Twist-A-Saw
™
.
WARNING:
Cutting bits and router bits are extremely
sharp . Handle with care .
Part: 1
Remove plastic coating on cutting bit, if applicable .
Part: 2
Press on the spindle locking button (1) . Rotate the collet nut
(2) until the spindle locking button clicks into place . This
prevents the spindle from turning .
Part: 3
Press down on the spindle locking button, and use the
Ø 16mm (Ø 5/8”) collet wrench (3) to turn the collet nut
counter-clockwise . Loosen the collet nut several turns .
Part: 4
Remove existing bit if one is already in the collet .
Part: 5
Insert the new cutting bit (4) fully into the collet, then pull it
back between 1mm (1/32”) and 3mm (1/8”) to create an air
space between the motor shaft and the bit . This helps protect
the bit from overheating .
Note:
If the shank of the bit being installed is a different size
to the bit being removed, install the correct collet . Refer to
Changing the collets.
Part: 6
Ensure the flutes (spirals) of the bit are fully visible outside
the collet . Tightening the collet on the flutes can lead to
broken bits and possible injury .
Part: 7
Once the bit is correctly placed in the collet, press down on
the spindle locking button . Tighten the collet nut clockwise
by hand as far as possible .
Part: 8
Use the Ø 16mm (Ø 5/8”) collet wrench to tighten the collet
nut securely .
ATTACHING THE MULTI-PURPOSE HANDLE (Fig . 3)
Always use the Multi-Purpose Handle when operating your
Twist-A-Saw™ . Because Twist-A-Saw™ spins as it cuts it
can ‘pull’ or ‘drift’ to the left . Operating the Twist-A-Saw™
with two hands combats this, giving you greater control and
therefore greater accuracy when cutting . Follow the steps
below to attach the Multi-Purpose Handle to the
Twist-A-Saw™ .
WARNING:
It is extremely dangerous to use the Twist-
A-Saw™ without the Multi-Purpose Handle .
Part: 1
Loosen the collar locking knob (1) .
Part: 2
Slide the Multi-Purpose Handle collar (2) onto the bottom of
the Twist-A-Saw™ (3) .
Part: 3
Align the key (4) on the motor housing with the keyway in
the collar (5) .
Part: 4
When the key and keyway are aligned, slide the collar
completely onto the Twist-A-Saw™ .
Note:
Push the Multi-Purpose Handle collar onto the Twist-
A-Saw™ as far as it will go .
Part: 5
Lock the Multi-Purpose Handle collar onto the Twist-A-Saw™
by tightening the collar locking knob .
Part: 6
To remove the Multi-Purpose Handle, reverse this process .
ADJUSTING THE COMFORT CONTROL GRIP (Fig . 4)
The Comfort Control Grip is adjustable so you can position it
to where it is best suited for the job at hand .
Position the Comfort Control Grip:
• horizontally to use Twist-A-Saw™ as a regular jigsaw
• vertically or on an angle to use Twist-A-Saw™ for
freehand cutting, or
• upside down to provide a more comfortable, practical
grip, depending on the job .
Follow the steps below to adjust the Comfort Control Grip .
WARNING:
It is extremely dangerous to use the Twist-
A-Saw™ without the Multi-Purpose Handle .
Part: 1
Loosen the Comfort Control Grip locking knob (1) until you
can move the Comfort Control Grip up or down (2) .
