Maximum 054-7287-8 Instruction Manual

Maximum 054-7287-8 Instruction Manual

Orbital jigsaw

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Orbital Jigsaw
Model No. 054-7287-8
IMPORTANT:
Please read this manual carefully before
using this product, and save it for reference.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Orbital Jigsaw Model No. 054-7287-8 IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTION Please read this manual carefully before MANUAL using this product, and save it for reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Specifications Safety Guidelines Key Parts Diagram Important Information Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-888-670-6682.
  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Input 120V, 60 Hz, 7A Variable Speed 0-3000 SPM (no load) Bevel-Angle Range 0°, 15°, 30°, 45° left and right Cutting Capacity: Softwood 3 15/16” (100 mm) Cutting Capacity: Aluminum 19/32”...
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 6 054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
  • Page 7 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
  • Page 8 054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and when absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily and may cause health complications. Protect your hearing while using this tool.
  • Page 9: Key Parts Diagram

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Jigsaw, 1 1/4" (31.75 mm) vacuum adaptor, anti-splinter insert, plastic overshoe, edge guide, wood-cutting blade, nylon tote, and instruction manual. KEY PARTS DIAGRAM 9 10 PART PART Lock-on button Tool-less bevel lever Trigger switch Base plate Orbit-selection lever Plastic overshoe One-touch blade-change lever Blower switch...
  • Page 10: Important Information

    054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before attempting to use this tool, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety requirements. For optimum performance and safety, read the following operating instructions carefully before using.
  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE fig 1 SAW BLADE (fig 1 and fig 2) 1. Unplug the tool and turn the tool upside down. 2. Depress the one-touch blade-change lever; it will lock in the open position (fig 1). 3.
  • Page 12 054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 INSTALLING PLASTIC OVERSHOE fig 3 (fig 3) 1. Unplug the tool. 2. Place the overshoe over the front of metal footplate and snap it into place at the rear of footplate. INSTALLING ANTI-SPLINTER INSERT (fig 4) 1.
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    5. To release the lock-on button, press and release the trigger switch. 6. The speed can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum SPM as set on the variable speed dial and the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed.
  • Page 14 054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 CHIP BLOWER (fig 8) fig 8 Forward Your jigsaw is equipped with a chip blower to help keep the cutting line clear of chips. Push the chip blower button forward to close the blower; push it backward to open the blower.
  • Page 15 ADJUSTING THE BASE PLATE FOR fig 10a BEVEL CUTTING (fig 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d and 10e) 1. Rotate the tool-less bevel lever to unlock the base plate; refer to fig 10a. 2. Move the base plate backward so that the base plate can be beveled; refer to fig 10b.
  • Page 16 6. Rest the base plate on the workpiece so that the blade is not in contact with the workpiece. 7. Turn on the jigsaw and bring it to the maximum desired cutting speed before applying the blade to the workpiece.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    METAL CUTTING When cutting metal, always clamp the material in place. Be careful to move the saw along slowly. Use lower speeds. Do not twist, bend, or force the blade. If the saw jumps or bounces, use a blade with finer teeth. If the blade is clogged when cutting soft metal, use a blade with coarser teeth.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Blade cannot be Saw dust in the blade Clean the clamp slot with a removed. clamp. brush. Re-attach the blade and The blade dropped The clamp didn’t hold check whether it is tightly from the chuck.
  • Page 19: Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 20 054-7287-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Part No. Description No. Part No. Description 2800015000 Brush Holder 3551469000 Pendulum Pin 4960015000 Carbon Brush 3700184000 Washer D 3700491000 Flash Board 3700240000 Pendulum Plate 4810003000 Power Cord and 3706319000 Counterweight Plug 3121124000...
  • Page 21 Part No. Description No. Part No. Description 3650197000 Wire Guard 3400175000 Knob 2740103000 Stator 3700675000 Rip Fence 5700004000 Ball Bearing 3128916000 Protecting Cover 2750835000 Rotor 3126718000 Anti-splinter Insert 4860513000 Internal Wire 3810006000 Jigsaw Blade Assembly 2825279000 Bearing Support 201 3900026000 L R Housing Assembly 3520062000...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    (with the same model, or one of equal value or specification), at the sole discretion of the Maximum Canada authorised repair centre (“Service Provider”). We will bear the cost of any repair or replacement and any costs of labour relating thereto.
  • Page 23 This warranty applies for a period of 5 years from the date of original retail purchase, as indicated on the bill of sale. Neither the retailer, Maximum Canada, nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any other expense, loss or damage, including, without limitation, any indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages arising in connection with the sale, use or inability to use this product.
  • Page 24 In addition to the 5-Year Limited Warranty, this MAXIMUM product is covered by our: 1-Year Repair Warranty...

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