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Selection thumbwheel
in "1" position
Fig 9
Fig 10
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- If smoothly cut edges are desired in soft material,
select low stage or shut off pendulum action.
- Use low pendulum action when working with
hard materials such as steel.
- Use high pendulum action when working with
most soft materials such as wood and plastic.
The optimum setting can be determined in
practical trials on scrap material.
8. Stroke rate selection (See fig9)
With the thumbwheel, the required stroke rate
can be selected (also while running).
1-2 = Low stroke rate: for metals other than
almuinum
3-4 = Medium stroke rate: for aluminum and PVC
5-6 = High stroke rate: for wood
The stroke rate required depends upon the
material and the working conditions: fast enough
to make reasonable progress, but slow enough
to keep a clean cut and to avoid straining the
machine. Generally, finer saw blades use a higher
speed, coarser blades use a slower speed. After
working for longer periods at low stroke rate allow
the machine to cool by running it at maximum
stroke rate and no load for approx 3 minutes.
9. Using the pendulum jigsaw
Before using the saw and connecting the mains
cable make sure the trigger switch is in the off
position. Press the trigger switch and wait until
blade has reached maximum speed. Place the
front of the baseplate on the workpiece and line
up the cutting line with the line you wish to cut.
Push slowly forward. Keep the baseplate flat
against the workpiece.
10. Cutting metal
An appropriate cutting agent (such as light oil,
small amounts of soapy water, etc.) should
always be used. If there is no available liquid
cutting agent, grease can be applied to the back
surface of the material to be cut.
11. Cutting grooves/window holes (See
fig10)
For wood: Align the blade direction with the grain
of the wood. Then position the rounded part at
the front of the base plate on surface to be cut,
slowly lower the saw into material at chosen
point of entry. Lower the saw in a pivoting action
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