........105.5 dB (A) Vibration level ........... < 2.5m/s Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property, may result.
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When cutting metals, always use a cooling agent i.e. cutting/soluble oil. Replacement blades for wood, plastic and steel are available from your CLARKE dealer. (see Parts List, for details) Additionally, please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier, ensure that the correct replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code). Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local Clarke dealer or most electrical stockists. FUSE RATING The fuse in the plug must be replaced with one of the same rating (5 amps) and this replacement must be ASTA approved to BS1362.
BEFORE USE FITTING THE JIGSAW BLADE WARNING! Before removing, or installing a jigsaw blade, make sure that the mains plug has been removed from the mains supply. Loosen the two blade securing screws, using the hexagonal key Blade provided. securing screws With the blade teeth facing forwards, push the blade shank into the blade...
BEFORE USE ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE WARNING! Before adjusting the cutting angle, make sure that the mains plug has been removed from the mains supply. Loosen the base plate screws using the hexagonal key provided. See Fig 3 Base plate screws Tilt the base to the required angle.
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OPERATING PENDULUM ACTION When the pendulum action is selected, the blade achieves maximum penetration on the upward cutting stroke and is lifted back, away from the material, on the downward non-cutting stroke. This gives improved quality of cut, and longer blade life. To set the pendulum action, rotate the pendulum action switch to the desired setting.
OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH Fig 8 Squeeze the trigger switch. The jigsaw will run at the level selected with the variable speed selector. To switch off the jigsaw, release the trigger switch. When the blade has Trigger switch stopped remove it from the workpiece WARNING! The blade will continue to run for a short period after the trigger has...
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• Spread a thin film of oil along the cutting line. • Allow the jigsaw to reach full speed before applying it to the metal. • Do not attempt to cut hollow pipes. REPLACEMENT BLADES Replacement blades are available from your CLARKE dealer. Please quote the following part numbers:...
• Keep the handle clean and free from oil and grease. • Resin and glue on the blade causes poor cutting results. Clean the blade after use. • Refer to your CLARKE dealer if internal maintenance is required.
PARTS & SERVICE For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 or e-mail as follows: PARTS: parts@clarkeinternational.com...
We declare that this product complies to the following standards/directives: 98/37/EC Product Description: Jigsaw Model No: CON800 Date 09 - August - 2007 Signed: Engineering Manager When disposing of this product, ensure it is disposed of according to all local ordinances. It must...