Bevel Cutting; Pocket And Round Cutting - Chicago Electric 68848 Manual

5. The Jigsaw is supplied with a Dust
Chute (38) that can help clear dust
accumulating on workpiece during cutting.
Fasten the end of the vacuum hose
(not included) over the Dust Chute.

Bevel Cutting

1. Loosen the Screws (33) on the
underside of the tool.
2. Tilt the angle of the Plate (31), allowing
for bevel cuts between 0 and 45°.
3. Retighten the Screws once the desired
angle is reached. CAUTION! Always hold
the Jigsaw so that the Plate is flush with
the workpiece. Failure to do so can lead to
blade damage and possible personal injury.
4. Advance Jigsaw slowly when
cutting beveled edges.

Pocket and Round Cutting

1. When starting a cut from the center of the
workpiece, drill a hole large enough to
ensure there is clearance for the blade.
2. Reduce the Jigsaw's speed when cutting tight
curves. CAUTION! Do not move the Jigsaw
forward until the blade has completely entered
the material and the Plate rests on its surface.
3. When finished with the Jigsaw, unlock and
release the Trigger to stop the Jigsaw. Wait
until the Saw Blade stops completely. Turn
the Laser Switch to its "OFF" position. Then,
remove the Jigsaw from the workpiece.
4. To prevent accidents disconnect the
power cord after use. Clean, then store
the tool indoors out of children's reach.
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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained
in this manual must be performed
only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Release the Trigger and disconnect the
Battery Park before performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal
noise or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for loose
hardware, misalignment or binding of
moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe tool down with clean cloth.
3. Ni-Cd BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Do not
short, incinerate or open Battery Pack.
4. When storing, always store in clean, dry
and safe location out of reach of children.
5. WARNING! If the supply cord
of this power tool's charger is
damaged, it must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.
SKU 68848