User Manual

6 ENGLISH
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructionsmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Jig saw safety warnings
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing or its own cord.Cuttingaccessorycontacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form.Holdingtheworkbyhandoragainstyour
bodyleavesitunstableandmayleadtolossof
control.
3. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any
nails and remove them before operation.
5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
6. Check for the proper clearance beyond the
workpiece before cutting so that the blade will
not strike the oor, workbench, etc.
7. Hold the tool rmly.
8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
9. Keep hands away from moving parts.
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from the workpiece.
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
13. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Selecting the cutting action
►Fig.1: 1.Cuttingactionchanginglever
Thistoolcanbeoperatedwithanorbitalorastraight
line(upanddown)cuttingaction.Theorbitalcutting
actionthruststhejigsawbladeforwardonthecutting
stroke and greatly increases cutting speed.
Tochangethecuttingaction,justturnthecuttingaction
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refertothetabletoselecttheappropriatecutting
action.
Position Cutting action Applications
0 Straight line cutting
action
For cutting mild
steel, stainless
steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
I Smallorbitcutting
action
For cutting mild
steel, aluminum
and hard wood.
II Mediumorbit
cutting action
For cutting wood
and plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
steel.
III Largeorbitcutting
action
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
Switch action
CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
►Fig.2: 1. Switch trigger 2.Lockbutton
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speedisincreasedbyincreasingpressureontheswitch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
inthelockbuttonandthenreleasetheswitchtrigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.