Blade Selection - Craftsman NEXTEC 320.33179 Owner's Manual

BLADE SELECTION
NOTICE: Only use regular T shank
jig saw blades. Do not use reciprocating
saw blades. This jig saw does not
accommodate reciprocating saw blades.
To obtain the best performance from the
saw, it is important to select the correct
blade for the particular application and
type of material you wish to cut. By doing
this, you wilt get a smoother, faster cut
and prolong blade life.
Additional blades for this saw are available
from your nearest Craftsman retailer.
TO SLIDE STEEL BASE FORWARD OR
BACK (Fig. 8)
The steel base slides forward or back to
accommodate various blade widths.
1.
2.
3.
Remove the battery pack from the
jig saw.
Loosen the steel base locking screw
with a screwdriver (available
separately).
Slide the steel base to the desired
position according to the width of the
blade used (the base moves a
maximum of 5/16 inches forward or
backward).
4. Tighten the steel base locking screw.
STRAIGHT CUTTING (Fig. 9)
A straight cut can be made by clamping a
piece of wood or a straight edge to the
workpiece and guiding the edge of the
steel base against it. Make the cut from
one direction only. Never cut part way and
then complete the cut from the opposite
end or an unsatisfactory cut wilt result.
Follow the instructions for GENERAL
CUTTING.
Fig. 7b
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Steel base locking screw
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