Blade Installation/Removal/Clamp Reset; "Lock-On" Button; Variable Speed Controlled Trigger Switch; Operating Instructions - Bosch JS260 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
This jigsaw is equipped with the tool-less blade
changing system. This system makes
changing blades simple and fast.
Insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting direction)
until it latches in the plunger (Fig. 2.) When
inserting the saw blade, the back of the blade
must rest in the groove of the guide roller. To
prevent damage to tool, do not manually turn
blade ejector lever when inserting the blade
To change the saw blade, push the ejector
lever to the center stop; this releases and
ejects the saw blade (Fig. 3).
When changing the blade, tool should be held
so that the blade is safely ejected.
To prevent damage to tool, do
not manually turn blade
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger
switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by
squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed can
be adjusted from the minimum to maximum RPM
as set on the variable speed dial by the pressure
you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to
increase the speed and release pressure to
decrease speed.

"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of
your tool allows for continuous operation at
maximum RPM without holding the trigger.
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger

Assembly

ejector lever when there is no blade in the
plunger or when inserting the blade.
If the two fingers inside the plunger
accidentally get pushed into the plunger, they
will prevent insertion of a blade. To bring the
fingers back to their correction positions, turn
the blade ejector lever in the direction of the
arrow. The fingers will snap into the correct
open position (Fig. 4).
Step 1 - Push down on blade clamp fingers
until blade clamp can be rotated in direction
indicated by arrow.
Step 2 - Rotate blade clamp lever until it
locks into place.
The blade clamp is now ready again for use.

Operating Instructions

and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
the trigger can not be released.
Your Jigsaw is also equipped with a variable
speed dial. The blade maximum stroke rate
may be adjusted during cutting operation by
presetting the dial on or between any one of the
six numbers.
Setting
BLADE CLAMP RESET
If the "Lock-ON" button is
continuously being depressed,
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
Low stroke rate
Medium stroke rate
High stroke rate