HSS Hire 03113 Operating & Safety Manual

Adopt a stable stance that gives a good view of
the off cut while keeping you clear of the saw
blade. In particular, avoid placing your leg or fingers
directly under the cut.
Before switching ON, rest the front of the sole plate
on the work, then start the saw by squeezing in the
ON/OFF trigger, and let it get up to speed before
bringing the blade into contact with the work.
Holding the saw with both hands, guide it along
the cutting line, supplying just enough pressure to
ensure reasonable progress.
Negotiate any angled or curved cuts as smoothly
and slowly as possible. Never try to force the blade
round corners and never twist it violently – it will snap.
Remove the saw from the cut before switching OFF
and wait for the blade to stop before putting it aside.
It is possible to start a cut away from an edge.
Simply pre-drill a hole in the waste close to the required
starting point and insert the blade through it.
To produce a bevelled cut, release the shoe lever
slide the sole plate backward, adjust the sole
plate' s angle then slide the sole plate forward and
re-tighten the lever.
You can also adjust the blade' s stoke, using the
switch on the side, to suit the density of material you
are cutting. As a rough guide, use setting 0 for metal, 1
for hardwoods and 2 for softwoods.
Air can be diverted from the motor to the point of the cut
by moving the air switch up, this will stop saw dust
blocking your view of any guide marks.
Quick Tip
Because jigsaws cut on the 'up stoke', the
workpiece' s upper - most face may be marred by
chipping or splintering. Marking cut lines with a
knife may reduce damage, but it is still best to
saw with the work face down.
When using the saw to cut wood along the
grain (its' known as 'ripping') temporarily pin or
clamp a timber batten to the work and use that
to guide the saw.

EQUIPMENT CARE

Never force the saw through the work. If it jams in
the cut, switch OFF , free it and check the blade for
damage before continuing.
Regularly clean out the jigsaw' s ventilation slots. If
these clog with dust, the jigsaw' s motor could burn out.
Never work with a blunt or dirty blade. It not only
produces poor work but could overload the saw' s motor.
When cleaning or changing blades, though, do
remember to switch OFF and disconnect the power pack.
Never over-tighten nuts, knobs and screws when
making adjustments, particularly when changing blades
as you will twist the blade out of alignment.
Never use the saw to cut through timber
containing nails, screws and other obstacles. It is
dangerous and will damage the saw.

FINISHING OFF

Disconnect the battery/power pack, then remove
the blade (simply reverse the fitting instruction).
Brush off any dust and dirt, paying particular
attention to the motor' s ventilation slot.
Place the saw, its two batteries and charger into its
carry case ready for return to your local HSS
Hire Shop.
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©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1998 No. 868/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.co.uk
Operating & Safety Guide 868
Hire Shops
Cordless
Jigsaw
For cutting lines and curves in wood,
metal and plastic sheets away from a
power supply.
Code 03113