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Installing the universal shank jig saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and battery removed before installing or
removing the blade.
Position
0
If the universal blade clamp is used, you
can use blades of other makes which have
a universal shank like the one shown in
the figure, with
a
blade width of
6.35
mm
(
1 /4
"
1.
Cutting action
Applications
For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood and plywood.
Straight line cutting action
Insert the blade into the blade holder
as
far
as it will go. Make sure that the end of the
blade shank reaches the bottom of the
inner slit and tighten the bolt securely with
the hex wrench.
Medium
Orbit
cutting action
II
Selecting the cutting action
This tool can be operated with an orbital or
a straight line cutting action. To change the
cutting action, just turn the lever to the
desired cutting action position. Refer to the
table below to help determine the appro-
priate cutting action.
For cutting wood and plywood.
For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel.
The end of the blade
bottom of the inner
slit
7 shank should reach the
Bolt
1
I
I
Small orbit cutting action
I
For cutting mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.
I
I
Ill
1
Large orbit cutting action
1
For fast cutting in wood and plywood.
I
9
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