OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT JIG SAW WITH LASER P521 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your jig saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING! Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES POWER TOOL USE AND CARE BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Length of Stroke ........................................................ 3/4 in. Strokes Per Minute .............................0-2,100 r/min. (RPM) Switch......................................................... Variable Speed Cutting Angle ............................... 0° to 45° (Left and Right) Orbital Motion......................................................4 Settings Charger Input ............................. 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only Charger Voltage ..........
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on charger will come on. NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Authorized Service Center for electrical check. Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided. Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
OPERATION TO INSERT BATTERY PACK DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK See Figure 3. Lock the switch trigger by releasing it all the way. Place the battery pack on the tool. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning operation. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the grooves in the saw and latches into place properly.
OPERATION SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 5. To turn the saw ON, depress and hold lock-off button, then depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. WARNING: This tool is designed to work with T-shank blades. Use with non-T-shank blades may result in blades coming loose from tool, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
OPERATION STRAIGHT CUTTING HEX KEY See Figure 7. A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of the saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only; don't cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite end. SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING HEX KEY STORAGE AREA See Figure 8. The base of the jig saw has a narrow slot to permit splinterfree cutting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood.
OPERATION ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING) HEX KEY See Figures 11 - 12. Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base. Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required. Remove battery pack. Using the 1/8 in.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein could result in hazardous radiation exposure. ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figure 14. The laser can be realigned by adjusting the two screws located in the front of the saw. The top screw moves the laser beam laterally from left to right. The bottom screw moves the laser beam in a rotational direction.
MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING BATTERIES The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT JIG SAW WITH LASER P521 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
