DeWalt DC308 Instruction Manual page 12

Removeable No-Mar
Shoe Cover (Fig. 9)
The no-mar shoe cover (J) should be used
when cutting surfaces that scratch easily,
such as laminate, veneer, or paint.
To attach no-mar shoe cover, place the
front of the aluminum shoe (G) into the front
of the no-mar shoe cover (J) and lower the
jig saw. The no-mar shoe will click securely
onto the rear of aluminum shoe.
To remove no-mar shoe cover, grasp the
no-mar shoe cover from the bottom; hold-
ing onto the two rear tabs (M) remove the
no-mar shoe cover.
Anti-Splinter Insert (Fig. 10)
NOTE: Do not use the anti-splinter insert with
the flush cutting blade.
The anti-splinter insert (N) should be used
when trying to minimize tear-out, especially
when cutting veneer, laminate, or finished
surfaces, such as paint. The anti-splinter
insert should be installed into the no-mar
shoe cover (J). If the no-mar cover is not
used, install anti-splinter insert into shoe (G).
Cutting
WARNING: The jig saw should not be operated with the shoe removed or serious
personal injury may result.
FIG. 11
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 11)
FIG. 9
A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The saw can be inserted
directly into a panel or board without first drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting,
measure the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw forward
until the front end of the shoe sits firmly on the work surface and the blade clears the
work through its full stroke. Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum speed.
G
M
Grip the saw firmly and lower the back edge of tool slowly until the blade reaches its
complete depth. Hold the shoe flat against the wood and begin cutting. Do not remove
blade from cut while it is still moving. Blade must come to a complete stop.
FLUSH CUTTING (FIG. 12)
J
A flush cut is necessary when finishing off cuts up to
a wall or an obstacle, such as back-splash. One of
the easiest ways to accomplish the flush cut is to use
a flush cutting blade (DT2074). The flush cutting blade
FIG. 10
provides the reach necessary to cut right up to the
front edge of the jig saw shoe. Remove the anti-splinter
insert and return the shoe to the 0° positive stop posi-
tion before installing and using the flush cutting blade.
For the best cut quality the flush cutting blade should
be used in the 0 or 1 orbital position. The flush cutting
blade should not be used to start the cut because the
G
flush cutting blade prevents the shoe from being sup-
ported by the work surface. Use wood cutting practices explained below.
J
WOOD CUTTING
N
Support the workpiece adequately at all times. Use the higher speed setting for cutting
wood. Do not attempt to turn the tool on when blade is against material to be cut. This
could stall the motor. Place the front of shoe on the material to be cut and hold the jig
saw shoe firmly against the wood while cutting. Don't force the tool; let the blade cut
at its own speed. When the cut is complete, turn the jig saw off. Let blade come to a
complete stop and then lay the saw aside before loosening the work.
METAL CUTTING
In cutting thin gauge sheet metals, it is best to clamp wood to the bottom of sheet
metal; this will insure a clean cut without the risk of vibration or tearing of metal.
Always remember to use a finer blade for ferrous metals (for those that have a
10
FIG. 12