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8. PARALLEL EDGE GUIDE
The supplied Parallel Edge Guide can be tted to either side of the
machine. It can be a useful aid when cutting straight lines that are
parallel to an existing edge.
To t the Parallel Edge Guide:
• Loosen the cross-head screw found in the Parallel Edge Guide
clamp and slide the clamp from the arm of the guide.
• Locate the clamp in the required service position on either the
right or left hand side of the machines footplate just ahead of the
blade. (Fig. 11).
• Slide the arm of the Parallel Edge Guide through the clamp and
through the two (2) rectangular slots in the footplate.
• Set the Edge Guide at the required distance and then tighten the
cross-head screw to lock the Edge Guide securely in place.
Note: The Front Chip Guard can be tted to this machine when the
Parallel Edge Guide is tted.
9. AIR BLOWER
This Jigsaw is equipped with an Air Blower. This can be used to
blow away dust created by the blade from the cutting area thereby
keeping the cutting line(s) clear and visible.
Note: We recommend that the Air Blower is used in conjunction with
a suitable workshop dust extraction machine connected to the Dust
Extraction Adaptor of the jigsaw.
We recommend that the Air Blower is not used when cutting metal or
when cutting materials that require a lubricant. Mechanical vacuum
dust extraction using the Adaptor tube will always work better with
the Air Blower turned ‘OFF’.
To switch the Air Blower ‘ON’:
• Push the ‘Air Blower’ control slide fully to the right (as seen from
the operators viewpoint) (Fig 12)
To switch the Air Blower ‘OFF’:
• Push the ‘Air Blower’ control slide fully to the left.
Fig 11
Parallel Edge Guide.
10. DUST EXTRACTION
This jigsaw is tted with a Dust Extraction Adaptor tube. (Fig. 13)
Whenever possible it is good practice to connect the Adaptor tube
to a workshop dust extraction machine. The Air Blower should be in
the ‘OFF’ position.
During operations the use of a dust extraction machine will help
keep the workplace clean and dust free, enhancing operator safety
and comfort and aiding operator cutting accuracy.
CUTTING ADVICE
Note: Always ensure that the footplate of the jigsaw is in close
contact with the workpiece throughout the cutting procedure. If the
footplate is allowed to ‘lift’ away from the workpiece operator control
and accuracy will be compromised.
• Clearly mark out the cutting line to be followed on the workpiece
(use a pencil or other suitable marking device).
• Small workpieces should be secured in a vice or clamped to a
workbench. Check that the passage of the blade is not obstructed.
• Larger workpieces should be clamped to sawhorses or similar.
Check that the passage of the blade is not obstructed.
• Set the Cutting Action Selection Lever to the desired position.
• Align the saw with the cutting line and rest the front of the footplate
on the workpiece.
Note: Ensure that the blade is not in contact with the workpiece at
this stage.
• Switch the machine ‘On’ and gently feed the jigsaw into the
workpiece. Be careful to hold the jigsaw rmly and keep full
control as the blade contacts the workpiece.
• Adjust the speed of the blade as necessary to achieve optimum
cutting performance.
• Use the Laser guide if necessary, but only on non-reective
materials.
Note: Do not force the blade. Let the blade do the work by adjusting
the speed and feed rates to achieve best performance.
Fig 13
Close up view of adaptor tube
with vacuum hose about to be
connected.
Fig 12
Close up view of Air
Blower Slide control lever.
Clamp
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