ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Jig Saw 4300BA 4300BV 005918 DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Model 4300BA Length of stroke 26 mm 26 mm In wood at 90° 55 mm 55 mm In wood at 45° 35 mm 35 mm In steel at 90° 6 mm 6 mm Strokes per minute (min-1) 3,100 0 - 3,100 Overall length 225 mm 225 mm Net weight 2.5 kg Max. cutting capacities Safety class 4300BV 2.5 kg /II • Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 21.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Check for the proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc. Hold the tool firmly. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Keep hands away from moving parts. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
ASSEMBLY • Installing the universal shank jig saw blade 6.35mm CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Installing or removing saw blade 1. Blade holder 2. Blade set 3. Bolt 4. Hex wrench 5. Blade shank 6. Blade 1 2 005922 If the universal blade clamp is used, you can use blades of other makes which have a universal shank like the one shown in the figure, with a blade width of 6.35 mm.
Circular guide (optional accessory) Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench. Move the retainer so that the roller contacts the blade lightly. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base and the retainer. However, when using the blade that does not have a straight back, slide the retainer back so that the roller will not contact the blade. 1. Circular guide 1 NOTE: • Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting line. Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool base with the hex wrench, then move the tool base all the way back. Check the contact between the back edge of the blade and the roller. Then tighten the bolt to secure the tool base.
Finishing edges Replacing carbon brushes 1. Limit mark 1 005936 001145 To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the blade lightly along the cut edges. For smoother cutting of plywood or other workpiece with easily splintered surfaces, transparent tape may be used over your cutting line. Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
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