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clean cut and to avoid straining the machine. Generally,
ner blades use a higher speed and coarser blades use
a slower speed.
USING THE JIG SAW
Always use a blade suited to the material and material
thickness to be cut. Always ensure the work–piece is
rmly held or clamped to prevent movement. For easier
control, select low speed to start cutting, then increase
to suitable speed.
Any movement of the material may affect the cut quality.
The blade cuts on the upward stroke and may chip the
uppermost. Ensure your uppermost surface is a non-
visible surface when your work is nished.
1. METAL CUTTING
Use a ner tooth blade for ferrous metals and a coarse
tooth blade for non-ferrous metals. When cutting thin
sheet metals always clamp wood on both sides of the
sheet to reduce vibration or tearing of the sheet metal.
Both wood and sheet metal must be cut. Do not force
the cutting blade when cutting thin metal or sheet steel,
as they are harder materials and will take longer to cut.
Excessive blade force may reduce the life of the blade
or damage the motor. To reduce heat during metal
cutting, add a little lubricant along the cutting line.
2. CUTTING GROOVES / WINDOW HOLES (SEE FIG. I)
1) For wood
Align the blade direction with the grain of the wood.
Position the rounded part at the front of the base plate
on the surface to be cut. Lower the saw slowly into the
material at the chosen point of entry. Lower the saw in a
pivoting action until the blade has cut through the other
side. Do not move the saw along the intended cut line
until the blade has cut through and the base plate is
laying at on the material.
2) For other materials
For materials other than wood when cutting window
holes, rstly drill a hole with a drill or other similar tool
from which initial cutting will begin.
Note:
1. Plunge cutting may be used only on soft materials
such as wood, aerated concrete, gypsum plaster
boards, etc.
2. Use only short saw blades.
3. ANGULAR CUTTING (SEE FIG. J/K/L/M)
Note:
The hex key is stored at the rear of the jig saw. Place it
back when not in use.
For adjustment of the angle of inclination, loose the
Allen bolt and screw on the base of saw.
Move the base plate forward or backward until the pin
unlatches the slot. Then you can rotate the base plate to
the required angle. The angle of inclination numbers (a)
are stamped onto the curved bracket on top of the base
plate to help you to set the required angle.
Check the guide roller before tightening. Firmly tighten
the Allen screws to secure.
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR TOOL
1. Here is some advice on the pendulum action control.
The saw blade is only pressed against the material on
the return stroke/working stroke. It is moved away from
the material on the forward stroke. This results in better
removal of chips, less friction and therefore a higher
output.
2. To avoid the jigsaw springing up and down when
sawing sheets, clamp wood on both sides of the sheet.
When cutting metal, apply coolant oil along the cutting
line.
3. Adjust the speed and the pendulum action settings
to suit the material to be sawn. We always recommend
that you carry out a test cut rst.
4. To use the jigsaw, put the front end of the base plate
on the material and turn the machine on. Press the
machine from above onto the material and guide the jig
saw along the cutting line.
5. Do not use too much pressure to achieve the best
progress when sawing.
6. When sawing along a marked line use the marking on
the splitting guard as a guide.
7. For exact cutting, clamp a timber batten onto the
material as an aid or use the parallel guide.
8. For mitres/bevels cut, set the base plate in the
required position.
9. Set the base plate to its rearmost position for cutting
close to an edge.
10. If your power tool becomes too hot, especially when
used at low speed, set the speed to maximum and
run no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid
prolonged usage at very low speeds.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the socket before carrying
out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts in
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