Challenge M1Q-DD7-65 Original Instructions Manual page 9

5. Pendulum action settings
The four pendulum action settings allow for
optimal adaptation of cutting speed, cutting
capacity and cutting pattern to the material
being sawed.The orbital action can be
adjusted with the pendulum action switch(10),
even during operation.
Set the pendulum action switch (10) on one of
the following positions:
Position 0 = No oscillation
Material: rubber, ceramic, aluminum, steel
Note: For fine materials and clean cut, thin
materials (sheets)
Position 1 = minor oscillation
Material: plastic, wood, aluminum
Note: For hard materials
Position 2 = mean oscillation
Material: Wood
Position 3 = large oscillation
Note: For soft materials and when sawing in
the directionof the grain, work with maximum
pendulum position
The best combination of speed and pendulum
action is dependent on the material to be
processed. We recommend that you determine
the ideal setting to always using a sample cut
from a piece of scrap.
6. USING THE JIGSAW
Before using the saw and connecting the
mains cable, make sure the trigger switch
is in the off position.
a) Standard cutting
Set the base at 0° so that the saw blade
is at 90° with the base. Make sure that the
plug is disconnected from the mains.
Mark the cutting line on the work piece
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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(good side down) .Place the jig saw on the
work piece flat. Plug the power plug into
the wall outlet. Switch on the jigsaw until it
runs stably. Then the blade goes forwards
slowly along the cutting line while applying
light pressure on the saw.
Never force the jigsaw forward as this
will twist the blade and cause the cut to
be off line. Simply allow the jigsaw to do
the work and move the jigsaw forward to
maintain contact between the blade and
work piece.
b) Bevel or angle cutting
To adjust the base to the desired angle
(refer to the description on Page 8. Mark
the cutting line on the work piece (good
side down) .Place the jig saw on the work
piece flat. Plug the power plug into the
wall outlet.Switch on the jigsaw until it
runs stably. Then the blade goes forwards
slowly along the cutting line while applying
light pressure on the saw.
c) Cutting metal
When sawing metal, coolant/lubricant
should be applied alongside cutting line
to ensure the blade remains cool.
WORK HINTS FOR YOUR TOOL
1. To avoid the jigsaw springing up and
down when sawing sheets, clamp wood
on both sides of the sheet. When cutting
metal, apply coolant oil along the cutting
line.
2. Adjust the speed and the pendulum
action settings to suit the material to be
sawn. We always recommend that you
carry out a test cut first.
3. To use the jigsaw, put the front end of
the base plate on the material and turn
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