Genesis GJS450 Operator's Manual page 12

2. Slide base backward until base pivot screws can move freely in the grooves in base.
3. Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the edge of motor housing.
4. Once desired angle is reached, slide base forward to engage stop slots to notches on
housing, tighten the base pivot screws securely.
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For angles other than the preset 15° increments, the stop notches
at the front of the base are not used.
INTERIOR CUTOUTS
An interior cutout is needed when a cutting pattern is located in the work piece without a lead-in cut
from an edge. These cuts can be performed using one of two methods: either using starting holes or by
plunge cutting.
Using starting holes
Within the cutout pattern, pre-drill one or more holes larger then saw blade being used. Then insert the
blade through the hole(s) to start your cut.
Using plunge cutting
WArning:
material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts. We
do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other than wood.
When using the plunge cutting method, a starting hole or lead in cut from the work piece edge is not
necessary. It is best to practice plunge cutting on scrap wood so the operator becomes familiar with
the technique.
1. Set the speed at 5 or 6 and orbital setting to III.
2. Tilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the base with the blade point positioned
just above the work piece surface.
3. Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.
4. Apply downward pressure to the tool so that the front edge of the base will not move when you
turn on the tool.
5. Turn on the tool and gently lower the back end of the saw until the blade contacts the work
surface.
6. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface until it is in the normal cutting position.
7. Complete the cut in the normal manner.
SCROLL CUTTING
Scroll cuts can be made with the jig saw by guiding the direction of the cut with applied pressure on
the handle.
WArning:
blades or damage to the material being cut.
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To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the
Excessive side pressure to the blade could result in broken
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