Flush Cutting; Chip Blower; Tool Tips; Blade Selection - Bosch 1581AVS Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

BM 2610991830 2-04 2/9/04

FLUSH CUTTING

To allow the saw to make a perpendicular cut
close to a vertical surface, the footplate may
be repositioned as follows. Remove screw,
move footplate to the front mounting slot, and
be sure the detent notch is aligned with the
detent slot in the footplate. Re-insert screw
into the threaded hole closest to the detent
notch, and securely tighten. Note that when
the footplate is retracted in this manner, only
90˚cuts are possible, and optional cutting
guide may not be used.

CHIP BLOWER

The jigsaw is equipped with a three-position
chip blower to help keep the cutting line clear
of chips. By adjusting the chip blower lever,
the force of the discharged air may be altered
as follows;
Always be certain that smaller workpieces are
securely fastened to a bench or other support.
Larger panels may be held in place by clamps
on a bench or sawhorses.
To begin a cut, clearly mark the cutting line,
and rest the front of the footplate on the work.
Engage the switch, and move the blade into
the work using only enough forward pressure
to keep the blade cutting steadily. DO NOT
FORCE, as this will not make the saw cut
faster; let the blade do the work.
When cutting metal, it is often advisable to use
a lubricant to cool the blade and extend its life.
Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
jigsaw to follow curves, provides smoother
finishes, or faster cutting is directly related to
the type of blade used.

BLADE SELECTION

• Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
jigsaw to make the fastest cuts, to follow tight
curves, to achieve the smoothest finish and/or
to maximize the life of the blade are directly
related to the type of blade used.
• Always use a blade that is appropriate for the
cutting task.
• Always make a test cut in a piece of scrap
material.
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Strongest blowing action for working in
woods and similar materials.
Medium blowing action.
No blowing action

Tool Tips

• Most jigsaw blades have upward-pointing
teeth, which helps to pull the jigsaw against the
workpiece and minimizes vibration. Blades
with upward-pointing teeth produce a clean
cut on the bottom of the workpiece.
• Blades with downward-pointing teeth
(reverse-tooth blade) can be used to produce a
clean cut on the top of the workpiece (that side
that faces the jigsaw's footplate), such as
when cutting an already-installed countertop
from the top. When using reverse-tooth
blades, downward force must be applied to
the jigsaw.
• Blades with teeth that point straight out
(rather than up or down) allow splinter-free
cutting on both sides of the workpiece. When
using such blades, downward force must be
applied to the jigsaw.
• The following types of blades should only be
used with orbital Setting O:
1. Blades with teeth that point downward
(reverse-tooth blades).
2. Blades with teeth that point straight out
rather than up or down.
3. Carbide-tipped blades.
4. Grit-edge blades.
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