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Switching on and off (fi g. H)
For safety reasons your tool is equipped with a
safety lock.
• To unlock the tool, release the safety lock (2).
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
• To lock the tool in off position, activate the
safety lock.
WARNING: After using the tool for an
extended period on low speed settings,
run it for approx. 3 minutes on maximum
no-load speed.
Sawing in wood
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Switch the tool on.
• Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow
the line.
• For sawing parallel to the edge of your workpiece,
install the parallel fence and guide your jigsaw
along the workpiece a shown in fi gure I.
Sawing in wood using a pilot hole
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the
saw blade.
• Switch the tool on.
• Follow the line.
• For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the
trammel bar and set it to the required radius
(fi g. J).
Sawing up to a projecting edge (fi g. K)
• Using a conventional blade, cut up to the
projected edge.
• Finish off the cut using a fl ush cutting blade.
Dust extraction (fi g. G)
• When the tool is used indoor for extended
periods of time, use a suitable dust extractor
designed in compliance with the applicable
Directives regarding dust emission.
Sawing in metal
• Mount an appropriate saw blade.
• Proceed as described above.
CAUTION: Use a cooling lubricant
(cutting oil) to prevent overheating of
the saw blade or the workpiece.
Optional accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other
than those offered by DEWALT, have
not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could
be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only D
EWALT, recommended
accessories should be used with this
product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
These include:
– DE3241 Parallel guide
– DE3242 Trammel bar
The following replacement blades are available:
– DT2048 Fine toothed cutting blade
– DT2075 Coarse toothed cutting blade
– DT2160 Metal cutting blade
– DT2074 Flush cutting blade
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Not available in all countries.
Maintenance
Your D E WALT power tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
Lubricating the guide roller (fi g. C)
• Apply a drop of oil to the guide roller (7) at
regular intervals to prevent jamming.
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