Cutting Tips - Flex FX2231 Operator's Manual

WARNING
product damage due to a short circuit, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or charger
in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can
cause a short circuit.
WARNING
this product until the parts are replaced. Use
of this product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
This cordless jig saw must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
2.5Ah 5Ah
FLEX FX0111 FLEX FX0121
NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating
information.

CUTTING TIPS

WARNING
always check todetermine that the switch
performs properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
WARNING
with side shieldsduring power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.
WARNING
sure that the blade reaches the full desired
speed before touching it to the workpiece.
Face the good side of the material down and
secure it in a bench vise, or clamp it down.
Draw cutting lines or designs on the side of the
To reduce the risk of fire,
personal injury, and
If any parts are damaged
or missing, do not operate
Battery Pack
8Ah
FLEX FX0221
Before attaching the
battery pack onto the tool,
Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses
To avoid loss of control
and serious injury, make
WARNING
accessories not recommended for use with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING
serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, making adjustments, or cleaning the
tool.
12Ah
FLEX FX0231
material facing towards you. Place the front
edge of the saw base on the workpiece and
align the blade with the line to be cut. Hold the
jig saw firmly, turn it on, and press down to keep
the saw base flat against the work as you slowly
push the saw into the workpiece in the direction
of the cut.
Gradually increase the cutting speed, cutting
close to the line (unless you want to leave stock
for finish sanding). You may have to adjust or
relocate the vise or clamps as you cut to keep
the work stable. Do not force the saw, or the
blade teeth may rub and wear without cutting
and the blade may break. Let the saw do most
of the work. When following curves, cut slowly
so that the blade can cut across the grain. This
will give you an accurate cut and will prevent
the blade from wandering.
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Do not attempt to modify
this tool or create
To prevent accidental
starting that could cause
Charger
FLEX FX0411 FLEX FX0421