User Manual

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saw blade (11). You can only use the blade type shown in
Fig E1. Don’t use other blade types.
Inserting the saw blade
To open the blade holder (13) rotate the blade holder ring
anti-clockwise (Jigsaw upside down) and hold in position.
Then fully insert the blade (11) into the blade holder slot with
blade teeth facing forward and release the ring, which will
self rotate and clamp over the top of the blade (See Fig E2).
Push the blade into the blade holder again to ensure it is
locked in position. Ensure the edge of the blade is located in
the groove of the blade guide (See Fig E3).
Removing the saw blade
To remove a blade, hold the blade and rotate the blade
holder ring anti-clockwise then lift out the blade (blade
could be spring ejected) (See Fig E4).
WARNING: Blade teeth are very sharp. For best
cutting results ensure you use a blade
suited to the material and cut quality you need.
6. PENDULUM ACTION CONTROL
The pendulum action varies the forward
cutting angle of the blade for increased cutting efficiency.
This can also be adjusted during no load running. Refer to
the chart 2 for more details. Do not use excessive blade
force when cutting with the pendulum action. The blade
cuts on the upward stroke only (See Fig. F).
Chart 2
0 Thin materials. Fine cuts. Tight curves.
I Hard materials, (e.g. steel & chipboard)
II Thick materials ( e.g. wood ) & plastic
III Fast cuts (e.g. softwood).
Cutting in the direction of the wood
grain.
7. BASE PLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Use an Allen key (5). Loosen the bolts securing the base
plate (See Fig G1). For preset angles rotate so the lines of
the angle on the base plate and angle plate (8) superposition
at the desired angle (0°, 15°, 30°, 45°) (See Fig G2). For
other mitre angles, rotate to your desired angle (use a
protractor scale). Following one of the above procedures,
hold the base plate in position and firmly tighten the bolts to
clamp the base plate at that angle. Finally, check the angle
and ensure the base plate is firmly clamped. The angle
markings on the base plate are accurate for most general
purposes but it is recommended for accurate work to set
the angle with a protractor and make a test cut on other
material.
8. VACUUM ADAPTOR
Mount the dust vacuum adaptor (4) into the opening of the
base plate (6). Make sure that the plastic tip of the vacuum
connection engages into the corresponding opening on the
housing as shown in the figure (See Fig H1).
Remove the dust vacuum adaptor (4) as shown in the figure
(See Fig H2).
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR JIGSAW
If your jig saw becomes too hot, especially when used at
low speed, set the speed to maximum and run no Load for
2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid prolonged usage at
very low speeds.
GENERAL
Always use a blade suited to the material and material
thickness to be cut. Always ensure the work–piece is firmly
held or clamped to prevent movement. For easier control,
use low speed to start cutting, then increase to correct
speed.
Any movement of the material may affect the quality of the
cut. The blade cuts on the upward stroke and may chip the
uppermost surface or face of the work piece. Ensure your
uppermost surface is a non-visible surface when your work
is finished.
1. CUTTING LAMINATES
Use a fine tooth blade when cutting most laminates and thin
wood materials. To reduce edge chipping, clamp pieces of
waste wood at both ends on both sides and cut through the
waste wood during cutting.
2. CIRCLE CUTTING
Do not use the pendulum action when cutting tight circles
or angles.
3. PLUNGE SAWING (See Fig. I1, I2)
Plunge cutting may be used only on soft materials such as
wood, aerated concrete, gypsum plaster boards, etc.
Use only short saw blades.
Place the front edge of the base plate on the workpiece and
switch on. Press the tool firmly against the workpiece and
plunge the saw blade slowly into the workpiece.
As soon as the complete surface of the base plate rests on
the work piece, continue to saw along the cutting line.
4. METAL CUTTING
Use a finer tooth blade for ferrous metals and a coarse tooth
blade for non-ferrous metals.
When cutting thin sheet metals, always clamp wood on
both sides of the sheet to reduce vibration or tearing of the
sheet metal. Both wood and sheet metal must be cut. Do