Max 61018 Instruction Manual page 35

Replacing saw blades
The saw blade can be replaced without tools.
Unplug the jig saw. Adjust the pendulum
adjustment knob (9) to position 0.
Pull the ring on the saw blade holder (14) up
and insert a saw blade with a T-handle into
the saw blade holder. Release the ring.
Push the saw blade up and then pull on it to
ensure that it is correctly positioned.
The saw blade's teeth should be facing
forward and the back of the saw blade
should be resting against the saw blade
wheel (10).
Remove the saw blade by pulling the ring on
the saw blade holder up and pulling the saw
blade out.
Sawing
Start the jig saw by pushing the on/off
button (7) forward.
The blade (11) will move up and down.
Use the speed selector (3) to adjust the
speed of the jig saw.
Push the on/off button back to stop the saw.
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