Plunge Cutting; Bevel Or Angle Cutting; Foot Adjustment - Skil 4395 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

SM 1619X03034 07-08

PLUNGE CUTTING

Plunge cutting is useful and time-saving in
making rough openings in softer materials. It
is not necessary to drill a hole for an inside or
pocket cut. Draw lines for the opening, hold
the saw firmly, tilt it forward so that the toe of
the saw foot rests on the work, but with the
blade well clear of the work. Start the motor,
and then very gradually lower the blade.
When it touches, continue pressing down on
the toe of the saw foot slowly pivoting the saw
like a hinge until the blade cuts through and
the foot rests flat on the work. Then saw
ahead on the line of cut line. We do not
recommend plunge cutting with a scroll blade
(Fig. 8).
To make sharp corners, cut up to the corner,
then back up slightly before rounding the

BEVEL OR ANGLE CUTTING

Disconnect the cord from the
!
WARNING
power source. Your tool is
equipped with quick reference detent stops.
The foot can be adjusted and locked to cut
angles only at 0˚, 22.5˚ and 45˚.
TO ADJUST: Lift foot adjustment lever in the
side of housing as shown, move foot slightly
forward to disengage the locking tab
(Fig. 9).
Position foot to desired angle, then push foot
backward to engage locking tab and lower
adjustment lever to maintain adjustment. After
adjusting foot make a sample cut to check the
angle. (Fig. 9).
FIG. 9
FOOT
FOOT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
LEVER TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL
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LOCKING
TAB
corner. After the opening is complete, go back
to each corner and cut it from the opposite
direction to square it off. Do not try to plunge
cut into hard materials such as steel.

FOOT ADJUSTMENT

Your Jigsaw is equipped with the Skil stable
foot feature. The stable foot feature helps
stablize the tool by allowing more of the saw's
foot on the edge work surface when beginning
a cut.
To adjust foot, lift foot adjustment lever and
slide foot completely forward in direction of
arrow (Fig. 10).
Lower foot adjustment lever back to it's
original position to maintain adjustment.
Note: If the foot becomes loose you can
rotate the lever tension adjustment wheel
(Fig. 9) to tighten the lever.
FIG. 10
LOCKING TAB
(For stable foot
position)
FOOT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
LOCKING TAB
(For Bevel
positions)
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FIG. 8
TOE OF FOOT
FOOT
DETENTS
STOPS