Powercraft 11
Adjusting the bottom plate
Fig. 3a + 3b
Before assembling the saw blade check that the mains plug has been removed
from the socket.
Adjust the angle of the bottom plate (6) as follows:
A. Loosen the socket head screws with the Allen key supplied.
B. Pull the bottom plate back slightly to unlock it.
C. Turn the bottom plate to the right or left in the desired sawing angle.
You can read this on the protractor (13). The maximum sawing angle is 45º.
D. Push the bottom plate forward again to interlock it.
E. Tighten the socket head screws (12) again.
Operation
Fig. 4
Press the switch in to put the jigsaw into operation.
The switch can be interlocked with the interlocking knob. This is done as follows:
A. Press the switch in.
B. Keep the switch pressed in and press the interlocking knob in.
The jigsaw will now continue to run.
Release the interlocking by pressing the switch in again.
Speed control
Fig. 5
The speed of the saw blade can be controlled with the rotary knob at the top of the jigsaw. The
higher the position, the higher the speed. The highest position is 6.
The ideal sawing speed will depend on the profile and the tooth of the saw blade and on the
material you want to saw. For soft materials, select a reasonably high speed and a coarse
tooth. If you want to saw hard materials, select a lower speed and a fine tooth.
Pendulum setting
Fig. 1 + 6
For an optimum sawing result you must set the way in which the teeth of the saw blade grip the
material. You do this by adjusting the pendulum (8).
• Soft material (wood, plastics etc.): set the pendulum to level II or III. For a sharp saw cut,
use pendulum level 0 or I.
• Medium-hard material (hardwood, aluminium etc.): set the pendulum depending on the
application. For thin material use pendulum level 0, or I if you are working with rasps or
knives.
• Hard material (steel etc.): set the pendulum to level 0.
• Curves: set pendulum to level 0.
You can adjust the pendulum level while the appliance is in operation.
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• Do not insert any hard objects into the laser optics.
• Clean the laser optics with a soft, dry brush.
Selecting the saw blade
The jigsaw is supplied with 3 saw blades, each with different teeth. the profile and the teeth
vary according to the material that you want to saw. A fine tooth will give you a smooth and
precise saw cut. Use a narrow profile if you want to saw curves or if you are goig to saw figures.
The maximum saw capacity in wood is 70 mm with the enclosed saw blades. With special saw
blades, this machine can saw work pieces till 110 mm.
To select the right saw, proceed as follows:
• First of all try a saw blade with coarse teeth.
• If you don't get a smooth and precise saw cut, try a saw blade with a finer tooth.
• For plastic, aluminium and steel always use a saw blade with a very fine tooth.
In general you will work faster but less precisely with a coarse tooth than with a fine tooth.
For an optimum result always make sure the saw blade is sharp. The jigsaw is suitable for all
commercially available saw blades.
Assembling saw blade
Fig. 2a + 2b
Before assembling the saw blade check that the mains plug has been removed
from the socket.
Replacing/inserting the saw blade:
• Pull the lever (7) upwards
• Insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting direction) into the stroke rod until it latches. While
inserting the saw blade, pay attention that the back of the saw blade is positioned in the
groove of the guide roller.
• Release the lever; the saw blade (10) is locked.
Ejecting the saw blade:
• To eject the saw blade pull the lever upwards and at the same time remove the saw blade
out of the machine.
Saw blade Type of workpiece
Coarse Wood
Medium Wood
Fine Plastic, aluminium, steel
Very fine Cutting curves (wood)
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