Operator`s manual

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING SPEED WITH THE VARIABLE SPEED DiAL (FIG. 6)
The variable speed feature of this jig saw allows you to match the proper cutting
speed to the material being cut, enhancing the overall performance of your saw
and helping to save the blades from undue wear.
1. The variable speed dial is
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used to adjust the speed of I Fig. 6 I
the blade.
2. Turn the dial to increase or
decrease the speed of the
blade (Fig. 6).
3. Position "1" selects the
slowest blade speed;
position "6" selects the
fastest blade speed. Adjust
blade speed for optimum
performance.
NOTE: Determine the optimum
speed for cutting your
workpiece by making a trial cut
in a scrap piece of material.
Variable Speed Dial
Workpiece to be cut Setting on variable speed dial
Wood 5- 6
Low-carbon (mild) steel 2- 5
Stainless steel 3- 4
Aluminium 3- 6
Plastic 1- 4
WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw from the power source when
assembling parts, making adjustments or changing blades could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious injury.
NOTE: Determine the optimum speed for cutting your workpiece by making a
trial cut in a scrap piece of material. Your experience will determine the best
results for a particular application. However, as a general rule, use slower speed
for harder, denser materials and faster speed for soft materials.
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