GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: If operating a power tool in a damp Read all safety warnings location is unavoidable, use a residual and instructions. Failure to follow the current device (RCD) protected supply. warnings and instructions may result in Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Hold power tool by insulated gripping PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d surfaces when performing an operation Power tool use and care where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a Do not force the power tool. Use the "live"...
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING Never lay the workpiece on hard surfaces like : Know your jigsaw. Do not concrete, stone, etc. The protruding blade plug in the jigsaw until you have read and may cause the tool to jump. understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as DANGER: Always remove the plug from...
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: WARNING: Keep the extension cord Repair or replace clear of the working area. Position the cord damaged or worn extension cords so it will not get caught on the workpiece, immediately. tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the jigsaw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts No load speed Amperes Alternating or direct current...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION HEX KEY STORAGE INSTALLING A BLADE WARNING: The 1/8" (3 mm) hex key (1) for adjusting the Always remove the plug edge guide is stored in power cord holder (2) from the power source before installing or at the rear of the jigsaw (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTALLING THE EDGE GUIDE – cont’d Bevel angles (3) are marked on a scale located on the side of the base (Fig. 5). Slide the base toward the front of the jigsaw and align the bevel angle with the edge of the base (4).
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION SETTING THE ORBITAL CUTTING ANGLE Press switch LED light Laser The variable orbital cutting action allows you Once to select one of four different blade angles. Twice Three times Position Angle Material Four times Neutral Metal To turn either the laser or LED worklight ON Small Hard wood or OFF, press the switch the number of times...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL WHEEL – cont’d Fig. 11 Fig. 9 INSTALLING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR TRIGGER SWITCH To reduce the amount of loose sawdust produced while cutting, a workshop vacuum The trigger switch turns the jigsaw ON and can be attached to the jigsaw by using the OFF.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION VACUUM PORT SWITCH – cont’d WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "EXTENSION CORD SAFETY" and "SYMBOLS" before using this jigsaw. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d Rest the front of the jigsaw base on the WARNING: To avoid loss of control, workpiece and align cutting edge of the broken blades or damage to the blade with the cutting line on your workpiece, always use extreme caution workpiece (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION METAL CUTTING Many types of metal can be cut with your jigsaw. When cutting any kind of material, be careful not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force the blade. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer toothed blade.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible WARNING: premature failure when they are used on When servicing this tool, fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, use only identical replacement parts. The spackling compounds or plaster.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the jigsaw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this jigsaw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1010100057 Rotor 4010010034 Bearing 607 1020100055 Stator 3140010077 Cord sleeve 1190010040 Cord & plug 3011100061 Left enclosure 2030030219 Connecting plate 4060020013 4100050002 Fixing ring 2030020012 Washer 2050080157 Finger guard 2010150003 Back bearing 2050060001 Spring 2030130036...
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