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Westward Operating Instructions and Manual
6.5A Orbital Jig Saw
To turn the laser ON, press the laser switch (2) once.
To turn the laser OFF, press the laser switch a
second time.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
Set the jigsaw speed by rotating the variable speed
control wheel (1) to the appropriate speed (Fig. 7).
Rotating the variable speed control wheel toward the
rear of the jigsaw will result in slower speeds. Position
the speed control dial at 1 for the slowest speed, 3 for
medium speed and at 6 for the highest speed.
TRIGGER SWITCH
The trigger switch turns the jigsaw ON and OFF.
1. To turn the jigsaw ON, squeeze the trigger switch
(1) (Fig. 8).
2. To turn the jigsaw OFF, release the trigger switch.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
Your jigsaw is equipped with a lock-on feature, which
is convenient when continuous cutting for extended
periods of time is required (Fig. 9). To lock the switch
ON, depress the trigger switch (1), push in and hold
the lock-on button (2) located at the left side of the
handle, then release the trigger. Release the lock-on
button and your jigsaw will continue running. To turn
the jigsaw OFF, depress and release the trigger
switch to release lock.
MATERIALS YOU CAN CUT
This jigsaw is a versatile tool that allows you to cut
many different types of materials. Some of these
materials include:
Wood products such as lumber, hardwood,
plywood, composite board, and panelling
Drywall
Styrofoam
Fibre board and plastic
Metals such as pipe, steel rods, sheet steel,
aluminum, brass, and copper.
NOTE:
There are many different types of blades
available. Generally, there are metal cutting blades
(fine teeth) and wood cutting blades (coarse teeth).
Use the correct blade for your application. The
packaging on the blade will indicate the type of
materials each blade is designed to cut.
For safety reasons, the operator
must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual
entitled "General Safety", "Specific Safety Rules",
"Extension Cord Safety", and "Symbols" before
using this jigsaw.
Check the following prior to jigsaw usage:
1. The blade is sharp and in good condition.
2. The blade is firmly clamped into the blade holder.
3. The workpiece is properly secured.
4. Safety glasses and hearing protection are being
worn.
Failure to observe these safety rules will significantly
increase the risk of injury.
GENERAL CUTTING
1. Clearly mark the workpiece prior to cutting
.
2. Hold smaller workpieces with a vise. Clamp
larger workpieces to a workbench or table.
Any workpiece that is not
adequately clamped in place may come loose and
Fig. 7
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