Maintenance; Optional Accessories - DeWalt DWE349 Original Instructions Manual

EngLIsh
This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, three orbital
and one straight. Orbital action has a more aggressive blade
motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like wood
or plastic. Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with a less
smooth cut across the material. In orbital action, the blade
moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to the up
and down motion.
nOtE: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in
orbital action.
Setting the Pendulum Stroke
1. Move the pendulum stroke selectorr
cutting positions: 0, 1, 2, and 3.
2. Position 0 is straight cutting.
3. Positions 1, 2, and 3 are orbital cutting.
The aggressiveness of the cut increases as the lever is adjusted
from one to three, with three being the most aggressive cut.
Removable Anti‑Scratch Shoe Cover (Fig. F)
The non‑marring anti‑scratch shoe cover
when cutting surfaces that scratch easily, such as laminate,
veneer, or paint. It can also be used to protect the shoe surface
during transportation and storage.
To attach anti‑scratch shoe cover, place the front of the shoe
into the front of the anti‑scratch shoe cover and lower the jig
saw as shown in Figure F. The anti‑scratch shoe cover will click
securely onto the rear of the shoe.
To remove anti‑scratch shoe cover, grasp the cover from the
bottom at the two rear tabs and pull down and away from
the shoe.
Hints for Optimum Use
Sawing laminates
• As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering may
occur on the surface closest to the shoe plate.
• Use a fine‑tooth saw blade.
• Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
• To minimize splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or
hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw through
this sandwich.
Sawing metal
• Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
• Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
• When cutting thin metal, clamp a piece of scrap wood to the
back surface of the workpiece and cut through this sandwich.
• Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut for easier
operation and longer blade life. For cutting aluminum,
kerosene is preferred.
Rip/Circle Cutting (Fig. G, H)
Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line is easily done
with the rip fence / circle guide (not included; available at
extra cost).
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9 between the four
5 should be used
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Using the screw supplied with the accessory guide, position and
thread the screw into the shoe to clamp the fence securely.
When ripping, slide the rip fence under the screw from either
side of the saw. Set the cross bar at desired distance from blade
and tighten screw. For ripping, the cross bar should be down
and against the straight edge of the workpiece.
When circle cutting, adjust rip fence so that distance from blade
to hole in fence arm is at the desired radius and tighten screw.
Place saw so that hole in fence arm is over centre of circle to be
cut (drill hole for blade or cut inward from edge of material to
get blade into position). When saw is properly positioned, drive
a small nail through hole in fence arm. Using rip fence as a pivot
arm, begin cutting circle. For circle cutting, the cross bar should
be up.

MAINTENANCE

Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
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Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
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Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into a liquid.

Optional Accessories


WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
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