INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Jigsaw. Before attempting to use the machine, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.
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5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. For best footing, wear rubber soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc. 6.
2. Using the correct blade. Use the appropriate saw blade for the material being cut. Different blades are available from your Clarke dealer. 3. Use of the mains cable. Keep the mains cable well away from the machine and ensure an adequate electrical supply is close at hand so that the operation is not restricted by the length of the cable.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electric- ity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz.
OVERVIEW The CLARKE CON750 is a 750W variable-speed jigsaw fitted with a lock-on button for continuous operation. It is fitted with a dust extract port for connection to a vacuum system and is supplied with 1.8 metres of cable with plug.
INSTALLING/CHANGING BLADES 1. Use only jigsaw blades with the correct T-shank. 2. With the jigsaw disconnected from the power supply, raise the blade guard and press the blade retainer to the right hand side. 3. Select the appropriate blade for the job in hand, and insert it into the blade holder as far as it will go, with the teeth facing forwards.
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5. To start the jigsaw, squeeze the trigger. Wait until the blade is running at speed before attempting to cut the workpiece. 6. Maintain the saw at constant speed by pressing in the lock-on button. • You can then release your finger pressure on the trigger.
2. Adjust the pendulum control to suit the material being cut using the following suggested settings as a starting point if required. Do not use the pendulum action for cutting ceramics or metals. Ceramics Metal Plywood, plastics 1 - 2 Timber, fibreboard &...
• Only use the replacement blades specified for this product (consult your CLARKE dealer). • Refer to your CLARKE dealer if internal maintenance is required. FAULT FINDING l l i . y l y l l Parts &...
SPECIFICATION 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. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail:Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
PARTS LIST CONSUMABLE SPARE PARTS Replacement saw blades for wood and metal are available from your CLARKE dealer. Replacement Blades (10 per pack) Wood:- Part no. 6462188 Metal:- Part no. 6462190 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail:Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
‘K’, which represents the uncertainty factor, i.e. a value in excess of ‘a’, to which the tool could vibrate under normal conditions. These values appear in the specification panel below. MODEL No: CON750 DESCRIPTION: JIGSAW Declared vibration emission value in accordance...
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You will note that a third value is given in the specification - the highest measured reading in a single plane. This is the maximum level of vibration measured during testing in one of the axes, and this should also be taken into account when making a risk assessment.
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