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- Page 1 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FJ85 Orbital Jigsaw WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operating instructions before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety......................General Safety Rules..................Additional Safety Rules for Jig Saws............Functional Description and Specifications Symbols Parts and Features Diagram Specifications Assembly and Operation Prior to Operation Blade Installation Adjusting Blade Speed Base Plate Adjustment Splinter Guard... -
Page 3: Safety
Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 3 SAFETY WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. Work Area a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. -
Page 4: Additional Safety Rules For Jig Saws
5. Service a) Tool service must be performed only by a Freud authorized service center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. b) When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. - Page 5 DOUBLE INSULATION 1. To ensure safer operation of this tool, Freud has adopted a double insulation design. “Double Insulation” means that two physically separated insulation systems have been used to insulate the electrically conductive materials connected to the power supply from the outer frame handled by the operator.
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Page 6: Specifications
Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 6 DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Preset Speed Dial Lock-on Button Trigger Switch Ventilation Openings Chip Guard Allen Wrench Blade Plunger Dust Collection Port “Quick Fix” Blade Blade Orbit Change System Selector Lever Base Plate Blade Roller Guide Non Marring Base... - Page 7 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation...
- Page 8 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 8 ASSEMBLY & OPERATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 1. Check Power Supply Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power source requirements specified on the tool nameplate. Ensure the receptacle being used accepts the plug tightly. If a faulty receptacle is used, it may cause overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.
- Page 9 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 9 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 More pressure on the trigger results in faster blade speed. Less pressure on the trigger results in slower blade speed. Fig. 5 b) Preset Speed Adjusting Dial This feature allows you to preset the maximum speed by rotating the dial on the top handle of the saw to a higher or lower setting.
- Page 10 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 10 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Important: Be sure that the switch and Lock-On button are not engaged before plugging in tool. 6. Adjusting the Orbital Action a) This tool is equipped with orbital action, which moves the blade from front to back as well as up and down.
- Page 11 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 11 Setting 0 Good for metals, plastics, and best quality finish in wood and wood products such as plywood, chip board, etc. Also good for scroll work. Setting 1 Better quality cut in wood and wood products where speed of cut is more imortant than quality of cut.
- Page 12 Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 8. Non-Marring Base This tool comes equipped with a removable non-marring base on the base plate to help protect your delicate work pieces from scratches. - Fig. 15 Fig.
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Page 13: Dust Extraction
12:19 PM Page 13 10. Dust Extraction This tool comes complete with a dust collection port. To use the dust collector simply attach a vacuum cleaner (sold separately) to the end of the dust collector – Fig. 17 Fig. 17 FJ85... -
Page 14: Cutting
Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 14 CUTTING CAUTION: While operating the saw, be certain the base plate maintains constant contact with the surface of the material you are cutting. If the base plate becomes separated from the material during operation, it may cause the blade to break or the saw to kick back potentially resulting in injury. -
Page 15: Wood Cutting
– Fig 22. Keep the base plate flat against the material and begin making your cut. Fig. 21 Fig. 22 FJ85 FJ85 4. Angular Cutting The base plate can be tilted up to 45º to produce angle cuts. Please refer to the earlier section in this manual for instructions on making base plate angle adjustments. -
Page 16: Blade Selection
Quark Doc 1 12/7/04 12:19 PM Page 16 6. Metal Cutting Be sure to use the proper blade for the metal you are cutting. Use a finer blade when cutting ferrous metals (metals with high iron content) and use a coarser blade when cutting non-ferrous metals (metals with no iron content). -
Page 17: Service
MAINTENANCE Service It is recommended that all service on your Freud tool be performed by an Authorized Freud service center. Service by unauthorized service personnel may result in misplaced or misassembled internal components resulting in risk of tool malfunction and personal injury to the tool user.
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