Operation - Porter-Cable 90550119 Instruction Manual

90550119 PC1800JS Jig Saw
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery
release button as shown in figure D and pull battery
pack out of tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

:
Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the
saw blade has stopped, and the battery is removed. Used saw blades can be hot.
Blade Installation (FIGURE E)
- Hold the saw blade with teeth facing forward.
- Holding the saw upside down, push the saw blade
locking lever (3) downward.
- Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade
holder as far as it will go.
- Release the lever.
- Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.
ADJUSTING THE SHOE PLATE FOR BEVEL
CUTS (FIGURE F)
:
Never use the tool when the shoe
plate (5) is loose or removed.
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel
angle of up to 45°.
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction A to release
the shoe plate (5).
- Pull the shoe plate (5) backwards and set it to the
required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor
to check the angle.
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction B to lock the
shoe plate in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction A to release the shoe plate (5).
- Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.
- Push the shoe plate forward.
- Turn the locking knob (6) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. Make sure that
the shoe plate is supported by the guide ribs.
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