MasterCraft 054-8258-2 - Important Information

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headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
model no. 054-8258-2 | contact us 1.800.689.9928
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before attempting to use this tool, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety requirements.
For optimum performance and safety, read the following operating instructions carefully before using.
ON BOARD BLADE STORAGE (fig 1)
The blade storage compartment is located on the rear
of the saw.
To open: pull the blade storage cover out. To close: push
the cover in with your thumb or finger.
VARIABLE-SPEED DIAL (fig 2)
Your jigsaw is equipped with a variable-speed dial.
Rotate the speed dial to the “1” position for the lowest
speed. Rotate the speed dial to the “6” position for the
highest speed.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is
important to select the correct blade for the particular
application and type of material you wish to cut.
By doing this, you will get a smoother, faster cut and
prolong blade life.
THE FOLLOWING CHART CAN HELP YOU PICK THE PROPER SPEED AND
BLADE
Workpiece to be cut Setting on the speed dial Teeth per inch of the blade
Soft wood 5–6 6
Hard wood 3–4 6
Mild steel, aluminum 3–6 14–24
Stainless steel 3–4 14–24
Plastic 1–4 10–12
WARNING!
• Do not allow familiarity with the jigsaw to cause a lack of alertness. A fraction of a second
of carelessness is enough to cause severe injury.
• Never connect the jigsaw to the power source when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing cutting blade, cleaning, or when it is not in use.
Disconnecting the jigsaw will prevent accidental starting, which could cause serious
personal injury.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: Determine the optimum speed for cutting your workpiece by making a trial cut in a scrap piece
of material.
fig 1
Close
Open
fig 2
Variable-speed dial