GreenWorks GD24JS - Operation; Start the Machine; Stop the Machine; Orbital Motion

4 OPERATION
WARNING
Always wear eye protection.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
4.1 START THE MACHINE
Figure 5.
NOTE
The machine can not work when the lock-off button is
on the center.
1. Push the lock-off button to the left or right side to
unlock the trigger.
2. Pull the trigger to turn the machine ON.
Variable speed
The machine has a variable speed switch that delivers
higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower
speed with decreased trigger pressure.
4.2 STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 5.
1. Release the switch trigger.
4.3 ORBITAL MOTION
Orbital motion provides faster, more effcient cutting.
Choose from four orbital adjustment position for fine to
aggressive cutting.
0
1
2
3
0
Hard materials such as metals or thin
sheet metals. This setting can be used
with knife blades, grit edge blades,
rasp work, and down cutting blades.
0
1
2
3
1
Soft materials where cleaner cutting or
delicate scrolling work is performed.
0
1
2
3
2
Medium density materials such as
harder woods or particle board.
0
1
2
3
3
Soft materials such as wood, plastics,
etc. and when fast cutting is more im-
portant than a clean cut.
4.4 ADJUST THE FOOTPLATE ANGLE
Figure 6.
The footplate may be tilted to allow angle cuts up to 45°
in either direction.
1. Switch the trigger to the right.
2. Adjust the angle as needed.
3. Switch the trigger to the original position.
4.5 OPERATE THE MACHINE
Figure 7.
NOTE
For best performance, always select a specified blade
for the particular application and type of material you
wish to cut.
General cutting
1. Put the front of the saw base on the workpiece
2. Align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your
workpiece
3. Start the saw and move it forward on the work
surface.
Plunge cutting
1. Make the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
2. Set the cutting blade at 0.
3. Put the front of the saw base on the workpiece
4. Use high speed to start the machine and slowly
lower the blade into the workpiece until the blade
cuts through the wood.
WARNING
To decrease the risk of injury, keep hands away from
the blade and all moving parts. Always wear safety
gloves or glasses with side shields.
5 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can
cause damage to the plastic, and make the plastic
unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
maintenance.
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