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Installing the universal shank jig saw blade
CAUTIO N :
Always be sure that the tool is switched
off
and battery removed before
installing or
removing the blade.
If the universal blade clamp is used, you
can use blades of other makes which have
a universal shank like the one shown in
the figure, with a blade width of
6.35
mm
(1 /4"
1.
Straight
line
cutting action
0
Insert the blade into the blade holder as far
as
it
will go. Make sure that the end
of
the
blade shank reaches the bottom of the
inner slit and tighten the bolt securely with
the hex wrench.
For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood and plywood.
Selecting the cutting action
This tool can be operated with an orbital or
a
straight line cutting action.
To
change the
cutting action, just turn the lever to the
desired cutting action position. Refer to the
table below to help determine the appro-
priate cutting action.
1
Medium
Orbit
cutting action
II
Position
1
Cutting action
I
Applications
I
For cutting wood and plywood.
For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel.
I
I
1
Small orbit cutting action
I
For cutting mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.
I
1
111
I
Large orbit cutting action
1
For fast cutting
in
wood and plywood.
I
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