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Benchmark 1268-000 Instructions Manual

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20V MAX BRUSHLESS JIGSAW
JD526020
WEAR CSA APPROVED
EYE PROTECTION
5 Year Limited Warranty on tool
Battery and Charger Sold Separately
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a load)
is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
WEAR EAR
PROTECTION
WEAR A
FACE MASK

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  • Page 1 20V MAX BRUSHLESS JIGSAW 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool Battery and Charger Sold Separately READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a load) JD526020 is 20 volts.

  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 20V MAX BRUSHLESS JIGSAW Voltage 20V Max* Li-Ion Variable Speed 0-3000 SPM (No Load) Stroke Length 15/16” (24mm) Blade Change System Tool Free Blade Types “T” And “U” Shanks Cutting Depth @ 90° Wood: 4" (100mm) Metal: 5/16" (8mm) Aluminum: 3/4"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ................... 1 Table of Contents ................... 2 General Safety Warnings ................3 Eye, Ear & Lung Protection ................3 Electrical Safety ..................... 3 Work Area Safety ................... 4 Electrical Safety .....................

  • Page 4: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.

  • Page 5: Work Area Safety

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW WORK AREA SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

  • Page 6: Service

    Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Know your jigsaw. Do not use the jigsaw until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 8: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the jig saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these Three-phase alternating current VOLTS with neutral Amperes Direct current Hertz No load speed Watts Alternating or direct current Kilowatts Class II construction ųF...

  • Page 9: Know Your Jigsaw

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW KNOW YOUR JIGSAW FUNCTIONS 1. Lock-o button 7. Tilting Sole Plate 2. Trigger Switch 8. Blade Guide Roller 3. Battery (sold separately) 9. Edge Guide 4. Motor Vents 10. Cutting Blade 5. Bevel Angle Quick Release Lever 11.

  • Page 10: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BLADE WARNING: Always remove battery before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the jigsaw in any way. 1. To install a blade in the jigsaw, push the blade locking lever to the right.(1) (Fig. 1). 2.

  • Page 11: Setting The Bevel Cutting Angle

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW SETTING THE BEVEL CUTTING ANGLE Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° either left or right. To adjust the bevel angle: 1. Lift the bevel angle quick release lever (1) out of the sole plate (2) until the sole plate can be rotated (Fig.

  • Page 12: Setting The Orbital Cutting Angle

    SETTING THE ORBITAL CUTTING ANGLE angles. POSITION ANGLE MATERIAL Neutral Metal Small Hard wood Large Soft wood Full Styrofoam To set the orbital cutting angle, rotate the orbital cutting lever forward or backward to the desired setting number (1) (Fig. 5). NOTE: The orbital setting button will “click”...

  • Page 13: Trigger Switch

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW TRIGGER SWITCH The trigger switch turns the jigsaw ON and OFF. 1 (Fig. 6). 1. To turn the jigsaw ON, push the lock-o button (2) (Fig. 7) and squeeze the trigger switch (1) (Fig.6).

  • Page 14: General Cutting

    WARNING: For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this jigsaw. Verify the following every time the jigsaw is used: 1.

  • Page 15: Bevel Cutting

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW BEVEL CUTTING Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° either left or right. Once the cutting angle has been verified, proceed with the cutting activity as outlined in “GENERAL CUTTING” above.

  • Page 16: Metal Cutting

    METAL CUTTING Many types of metal can be cut with your jigsaw. When cutting any kind of material, be careful not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force the blade. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer toothed blade. If the blade heats excessively, reduce the speed of cutting.

  • Page 17: Lubrication

    1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW LUBRICATION lubricant for the life of the unit under normal conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. EXPLODED VIEW WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage...

  • Page 18: Parts Lis

    PARTS LIST Always order by key number. KEY # PART # PART NAME / QUANTITY KEY # PART # PART NAME / QUANTITY 3010060018 Housing 3150130183 Clamp 2050060289 Spring 2050080225 Lock 3120040082 Switch lock 2050080222 Steel wire 1063050002 Switch 1150010059 Reciprocating 4100050002 Ring...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    HK0408 WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger.
  • Page 21 1268-000 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW...
  • Page 22 20V MAX BRUSHLESS VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool Battery and Charger Sold Separately 1268-000 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA Made in China ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO N0B 2N0 © 2020 Home Hardware Stores Limited CUSTOMER SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT 1-866-349-8665 * This Benchmark product carries a five (5) year LIMITED warranty against defects...

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