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warning:
Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the
tool is switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw blades
can be hot.
installing a Blade
This jig saw accepts both T shank and universal blades
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To install a blade (4) in the jig saw, push upward on the blade
locking lever (3) (fig. a).
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With teeth facing forward, insert the shank of the saw blade into
the blade holder as far as it will go.
note: Make sure the rear edge of the blade is nested in the blade
guide roller (5).
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Release the blade locking lever.
note: The blade will automatically be locked into the blade holder.
Pull downward on the blade to ensure it is properly locked into the
blade holder.
reMoving a Blade
To remove a blade, push upward on the blade locking lever (3) and remove the blade
from the blade holder.
HeX key storage
The 1/8" (3.125 mm) hex wrench (10) for adjusting the edge guide and bevel cutting
angle is stored in power cord holder at the rear of the jigsaw.
rip fence /
circle guide (not provided)
This jigsaw can be equipped with a rip fence / circle
guide that will assist in cutting narrow edges from a
workpiece.
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Insert the rip fence (11) through the mounting slots (12).
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Set the rip fence at the desired distance from the blade
and lock it into place by tightening the mounting screws
(13) supplied with the accessory.
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Make a test cut on a scrap workpiece to ensure the
edge guide is set correctly.
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Adjust the edge guide as required
setting tHe Bevel cutting angle
warning:
Never use the tool when the shoe is
loose or removed.
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45°
either left or right. To adjust the bevel angle:
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Loosen both pivot screws (14) until the shoe (6) can be
rotated (fig. c) with the hex wrench (10).
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Bevel angles are marked on a scale (15) located on
the side of the shoe (fig. d).
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Slide the base toward the rear of the jigsaw and align
the bevel angle index mark (16) with the desired bevel
angle on the shoe.
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Slide the shoe forward to engage the bevel angle slot
(17) with the indexing pin (18) (fig. e).
note: Use a protractor to check the bevel angle
between the blade and the base.
note: To set the bevel angle at intermediate angles,
do not slide the base forward.
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Once the desired bevel angle is obtained, lock the
shoe in place by tightening pivot screws.
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Make a test cut in a scrap piece of material and measure
the bevel angle. Adjust the bevel angle if necessary.
operating instructions
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