G8994 Variable Speed Jig Saw
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FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate can be adjusted for cutting at
90˚ to the surface as well as any angle
from ±45˚. To be certain the footplate is
cutting at precisely 90˚, it is useful to check
the blade squareness to the footplate with
the use of a small machinist’s square. See
Figure 9.
Fig 9. Checking blade squareness.
Fig 10. Setting footplate for angle cuts.
Fig 11. Footplate positioned for flush cutting.
To adjust to another angle, use the sup-
plied Allen
®
Wrench to loosen the bolt hold-
ing the footplate. Slide the plate forward
slightly to disengage it from the notch, and
tilt it to the desired angle. At the 45˚ points
there are notches which position the plate.
By pushing the plate back when near 45˚,
the notches will lock the plate in position. If
an angle between 90˚ and 45˚ is desired,
set the angle and leave the plate in the for-
ward position, and tighten the bolt. See
Figure 10.
The footplate can also be set to accommo-
date flush cutting. This might be used
when it is desirable to cut right up to a wall
or other vertical surface. Remove the bolt
holding the footplate with the Allen
®
wrench. Slide the plate backward so the
mounting hole lines up with the rearmost
mounting hole. Reinstall and tighten the
bolt. The footplate’s front edge will be
slightly behind the leading edge of the
blade as shown in Figure 11.
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