Footplate (Fig. 4); Fig. 8 - Bosch JSH180 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate may be tilted to allow angle
cuts up to 45° in either direction.
To adjust footplate, loosen screw with allen
wrench provided, slide the footplate slightly
forward towards the front of tool, then rotate
to desired angle. The detent slots will hold
the footplate firmly at 45°, and there are
additional position marks for 15° and 30°
angles. Intermediate angles may be set with
a protractor. After positioning the footplate
securely tighten screw (Fig. 8).
FOOTPLATE
FOOTPLATE
SCREW
FLUSH CUTTING
To allow the saw to make a perpendicular cut
close to a vertical surface, the footplate may
be repositioned as follows.
Loosen screw, move the footplate back in the
0° alignment slot, and securely tighten screw.
Note that when the footplate is retracted in
this manner, only 90° cuts are possible, and
the optional cutting guide and anti-splinter
insert guide may not be used.
TOOL TIPS
Always be certain that smaller workpieces
are securely fastened to a bench or other
support. Larger panels may be held in place
by clamps on a bench or sawhorses.
To begin a cut, clearly mark the cutting line,
and rest the front of the footplate on the
work. Engage the switch, and move the
blade into the work using only enough
forward pressure to keep the blade cutting
steadily. Do not force, as this will not make
the saw cut faster; let the blade do the work.
Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
jigsaw to follow curves, provide smother
finishes, or faster cutting is directly related to
the type of blade used.

FIG. 8

Plunge cutting is useful and time-saving in
making rough openings in softer materials. It
is not necessary to drill a hole for an inside or
pocket cut. Draw lines for the opening, hold
the saw firmly, tilt it forward so that the toe of
the saw foot rests on the work, but with the
blade well clear of the work. Start the motor,
and then very gradually lower the blade. When
it touches, continue pressing down on the toe
of the saw foot slowly pivoting the saw like a
hinge until the blade cuts through and the foot
rests flat on the work. Then saw ahead on the
line of cut line. We do not recommend plunge
cutting with a scroll blade (Fig. 9).
To make sharp corners, cut up to the corner,
BEVEL SCALE
then back up slightly before rounding the
corner. After the opening is complete, go back
to each corner and cut it from the opposite
direction to square it off. Do not try to plunge
cut into hard materials such as steel.
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PLUNGE CUTTING
FIG. 9