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OPERATION
PLUNGER SPEED
The required cutting speed or stroke rate depends on the material being cut, the type of blade being used, and the
feed rate preferred by the operator. The best speed for a particular application is largely determined by experi-
ence though as a general rule, slower speeds are for denser materials and faster speeds for softer materials.
Note: that when the jigsaw is used at low speed settings for an extended length of time, the motor temperature will
rise due to slower speeds of the internal cooling fan. In such cases, it is necessary to occasionally run the tool at
full speed for a few minutes to keep the motor running at high efficiency.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
Your jig saw is equipped with a variable speed dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted during cutting opera-
tion by presetting the dial on or between any one of the six numbers.
Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
Strokes per minute
800
1200
1700
2100
2600
3000
BLADE ORBIT SELECTOR LEVER
Maximum cutting efficiency can be obtained by adjusting the blade orbit selector lever to suit the material be-
ing cut. The following list will help you determine which setting to use for your application. This is intended as a
guideline only; test cuts in scrap material should be performed first to determine the best setting.
Setting 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.
Setting 1: soft materials where cleaner cutting or delicate scrolling work is performed.
Setting 2: medium density materials such as harder woods or particle board.
Setting 3: soft materials such as wood, plastics, etc. and when fast cutting is more important than a clear cut.-----
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