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POWER TOOL INSTRUCTION & USER MANUAL JCB-18JS Original Instructions IM-18JS-EN...
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The month and year of manufacture can be found within the product serial number e.g. MMYYPPPAXXXXX. Where production month (MM) and production year (YY) are included. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
VIBRATION INFORMATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Intended Use Battery Inserting Saw Blade Power Switch Startup Mitre Cutting Adjusting the Pendulum Stroke Dust Removal and Dust Collection Parallel Stop Maintenance Transport and Storage WARRANTY STATEMENT EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
Use of any other accessories, or storing power tools. Such battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
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Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
To reduce risk of injury, only charge if they have been given supervision JCB rechargeable batteries. The or instruction concerning use of charger and battery packs are specifically the appliance in a safe way and designed to work together.
1.5 kg LITHIUM ION BATTERY TECHNICAL DATA Battery Battery Battery Charge Time Charge Time Voltage Code Size Capacity (Fast Charger: JCB-18VFC) (Super Fast Charger: JCB-18SFC) JCB-20LI Small 2.0Ah 50 mins 30 mins JCB-30LI Large 3.0Ah 80 mins 45 mins JCB-40LI Large 4.0Ah...
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days. THIS TOOL MAY CAUSE HAND-ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME IF USAGE IS NOT ADEQUATELY MANAGED. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
Plug the charger into a 220 Press the battery release button and remove -240 V power point. the battery from the tool. Connect the battery to the charger so that it clicks into place. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
1-3 in pendulum stroke. tool turns off. At level 3 the pendulum motion is at its greatest. Startup Before switching on the jig saw the front of the base plate must lie flat on the work piece. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
For cutting soft steel, aluminium and hardwood. Lever Position 2 - Medium Pendulum For cutting wood and plywood. Lever Position 3 - Large Pendulum For fast cutting wood and plywood. Only for cutting in straight cuts. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
WARNING! Never open the tool. The tool has no inter- nal parts that the user can service or repair. Never try to repair the tool yourself. Take to an authorised service centre. JCB-18JS Instruction & User Manual...
Warranty cover commences from the date of purchase on the retail sales receipt and is valid only for JCB Tools products purchased within the UK bearing the CE mark and a visible serial number. In the unlikely event your JCB Power Tool is subject to a manufacturing fault within the warranty period, JCB Tools may repair the product by replacing defective parts free of charge at our discretion.
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Repairs have not been undertaken using non-genuine spare parts. JCB Power Tools used for Hire Fleets or as part of B2B and Service Contracts are not covered by these terms and conditions. JCB Tools standard 3 Year and extended 5 Year Warranties excludes the following (where relevant): Components normally subject to wear such as carbon brushes.