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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications WARNING provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool”...
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Power tool use and care Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other Do not force the power tool. Use the correct battery packs may create a risk of injury and power tool for your application. The correct fire.
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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR JIG SAW Hold the power tool by insulated gripping Use clamps or another practical way to surfaces, when performing an operation secure and support the workpiece to a where the cutting accessory may contact stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand hidden wiring.
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SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation "On" / "Off" Indicates On/Off switch Disposal information for the old Do not throw electric power tools into the machine household waste! This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
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Chip Guard Blade Release Orbit-Control Cover Plate Dust Collection Lever Lever Port Model No. FXA2221 Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. Speed Range (strokes per minute) 800 – 3500 /min Speed Settings 1, 2, 3, 4, Auto Stroke Length 25 mm...
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ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack from WARNING Fig. 2 the tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK Always switch off the tool WARNING before attaching or click...
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SAW Fig. 4 BLADE The tool can only accept most commonly available T-shank blades. Guide Roller To install the saw blade (Fig. 4): a. Insert the blade (with its teeth facing the cutting direction) into the slot of the blade holder as far as the blade can go.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING Fig. 6 ACCESSORIES COVER PLATE NOTICE: Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers, plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces from damage. It is mounted on the bottom of the tool base. Installation: Insert the front of the base into the front of the cover plate and lower the jig saw (Fig.
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SPLINTER GUARD Fig. 10 The clear plastic splinter guard serves as a zero-clearance throat along the blade to reduce Ribs splintering of the top surface of the workpiece. The splinter guard is a consumable component that should be replaced when worn out or when blades of different thicknesses are used.
CHIP GUARD Fig. 13 Installation: Insert the chip guard from the front of the saw until the guard tabs snap to the tool metal housing and the limit posts are aligned with the Limit positioning grooves on the metal housing. Posts (Fig.
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DUST COLLECTION PORT Fig. 15 The dust collection port on this jig saw is compatible with Ø 32mm vacuum hoses or adapters to connect a vacuum cleaner. Installation: Align the dust collection port as shown and insert the hook of the dust collection port into the slot in the base, push the dust collection port backward and tighten the clamp screw at the front of the dust collection port (Fig.
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ADJUSTMENTS Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 17 from the tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. ADJUSTING THE BASE BEVEL ANGLE The base can be tilted at 0° to 45° (left or right) for bevel setting.
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SETTING THE SPEED MODE (FIG. 20) Fig. 20 Your tool is equipped with a speed control LED Indicator panel, located at the top of the rear end of the handle. It consists of the speed preset button, "A" button, and 5 LED indicators. You can use the buttons to select one of the 5 speed presets (or modes) based on the material to be cut.
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NOTE: Due to the variety of material thickness you to cut workpieces faster but the service life and types, the cutting efficiency may be of the blade will diminish. different. In general, higher speeds will allow ORBITAL-ACTION SETTINGS Fig. 21 Your tool is equipped with four orbital-action settings to best match the cutting speed, capacity, pattern, and the material being cut.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery tools are always in WARNING Fig. 22 operating condition. Be careful when the tool is not in use or when carrying it at your side. SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIG. 22) Switching ON: push either left or right on/off switch forward and release.
Use This brushless jig saw must be used only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs and of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
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CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE Fig. 25 Always use a rough-cut blade when possible. Clamp a straightedge onto the workpiece parallel to the line of cut and flush with the side of the saw base. Either a. first mark the line of cut and then position the straightedge parallel and at the same distance as between the blade and the side edge of the base or b.
B. Plunge cutting (Fig. 27): Fig. 27 You do not need to drill a starting hole or make a lead-in cut if you carefully perform the following: a. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with the blade point positioned just above the workpiece surface.
Some of these are: hazard. We recommend that all tool service be gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated performed by a FLEX Factory Service Centre or cleaning solvents, ammonia and household Authorized FLEX Service Station. detergents that contain ammonia.
If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
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*Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
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