Flush Cutting; Chip Blower - Bosch 1587AVSP-1 - 5 Amp Top-Handle Jig Saw Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

BM 2610993477 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 (A),
move footplate to the front mounting slot, and
be sure the detent notch is aligned with the

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;
DUST EXTRACTION (1587AVS & 1587DVS)
Model 1587DVS is equipped with a dust port
for chip extraction. To use this feature, attach
vacuum hose (optional accessory) to the dust
port connector, than attach the dust port
connectorto the dust port. Connect the other
end of hose to a shop vacuum cleaner with
* Included in "Dust Collection Adapter Kit"
* COVER
SCREW (A)
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detent slot in the footplate. Re-insert screw (A)
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 dust cover or
optional cutting guide may not be used.
SCREW (A)
Strongest blowing action for working in
woods and similar materials.
Medium blowing action.
No blowing action
adapter (optional accessories). For maximum
efficiency, dust covermust be in place.
Model 1587AVS can be converted to dustless
by adding the "Dust Collection Adapter Kit"
which is available from Bosch Service Centers
or Distributors.
* DUST PORT
FOOTPLATE
PLATE
SCREW (B)
-9-
DETENT NOTCH
ANGLE SCALE
* DUST PORT
CONNECTOR
* COVER
FOOTPLATE INSERT