DeWalt DW343 Original Instructions Manual page 31

WARNING:
• Make sure your workpiece is well
secured. Remove nails, screws and
other fasteners that may damage the
blade.
• Check that there is sufficient space for
the blade underneath the workpiece.
Do not cut materials that exceed the
maximum cutting depth of the blade.
• Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged
or bent saw blades must be removed
immediately.
• Do not use the tool for sawing pipes
or tubes.
• Never run your tool without a saw
blade.
• For optimal results, move the tool
smoothly and constantly over the
workpiece. Do not exert lateral
pressure on the saw blade.
Keep the shoe flat on the workpiece
and lead the cord away in line with
the tool. When sawing curves, circles
or other round shapes, push the tool
gently forward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a
standstill before removing the saw
blade from the workpiece. After
sawing the blade may be very hot. Do
not touch.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1, 8)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the front
handle (s), with the other hand on the main handle (r)
or one hand on the main handle (r).
Switching On and Off (fi g. 1)
DW341K
To run the tool, press the on/off switch (a).
For continuous operation, press and hold down the
switch (a), press the lock-on button (b) and release
the switch.
To stop the tool, release the switch.
To stop the tool in continuous operation, press the
switch briefly and release it. Always switch off the
tool when work is finished and before unplugging.
DW343K
1. To run the tool, slide the on/off switch (a) to the
front.
2. To stop the tool, slide the on/off switch to the
rear. Always switch off the tool when work is
finished and before unplugging.
Setting the Electronic Sawing Speed
(fi g. 6, 7)
DW341K (FIG. 6)
The sawing speed varies with the pressure exerted
on the on/off switch (a).
To preset the sawing speed, turn the control dial (c)
to the desired level. The higher the rate, the higher
the sawing speed. The required setting depends on
the thickness and kind of material.
Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such as
wood. Use low speeds for sawing metal.
DW343K (FIG. 7)
The speed control dial (c) can be used for advance
setting of the required range of speed.
Turn the electronic speed control dial to the required
level. The required setting depends on the thickness
and kind of material.
Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such as
wood. Use low speeds for sawing metal.
WARNING: After using the tool for an
extended period on low speed settings,
run it for approx. three minutes on
maximum no-load speed.
Sawing in Wood
1. If necessary, draw a cutting line.
2. Switch the tool on.
3. Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow
the line.
4. For sawing parallel to the edge of your
workpiece, install the parallel fence and guide
your jig saw along the workpiece a shown in
figure 9.
Sawing in Wood Using a Pilot Hole
1. If necessary, draw a cutting line.
2. Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the
saw blade.
3. Switch the tool on.
4. Follow the line.
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