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Safety of others
f This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
f Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when using the
tool which may not be included in the enclosed safety
warnings. These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc. Even with the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety devices,
certain residual risks can not be avoided. These include:
f Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
f Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades
or accessories.
f Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool.
When using any tool for prolonged periods ensure
you take regular breaks.
f Impairment of hearing.
f Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when using your tool (example: working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
FEATURES (Fig. A)
1. Trigger switch
2. Lock-On button
3. Motor vents
4. Dust port
5. Tilting sole plate
6. Blade roller
7. Blade screws
8. Chip guard
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
Warning! Before attempting any of the following
operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw
blades may be hot.
Warning! Always disconnect your jigsaw from the
power source when replacing blades, tilting the sole plate,
cleaning or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the
jigsaw will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
Blade options
Your jigsaw is designed to permit the use of many different
saw tooth configurations.
Installing blades (Fig. B) (not included)
1. Unplug your jigsaw from the power source.
Warning! Failure to unplug your jigsaw from the power
source could result in accidental starting causing serious
injury.
2. Insert the slotted screwdriver through the access hole
in the chip shield (8).
Note: Use the slotted screwdriver (not supplied)
to loosen screws.
3. Loosen both blade clamp screws (7) and insert the
saw blade (9) as far as possible into the slot in the
blade clamp.
Notes:
a) Ensure the blade is nested in the groove in the
support roller (6).
b) The holes in universal fitting saw blades are not
designed for alignment with the screw holes in
the blade clamp.
4. Tighten both blade clamp screws (7) securely against
the blade.
To remove the jigsaw blade
1. Unplug your jigsaw.
2. Loosen blade clamp screws (7) using the slotted
screwdriver.
3. Remove the blade.
On/Off trigger switch (Fig. C)
To turn your jigsaw ON, depress the trigger switch (1).
To turn the saw OFF, release the trigger switch.
Lock-on button (Fig. D)
Your jigsaw is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is
convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods
of time is required. To lock the switch ON, depress the
trigger switch (1), push in and hold the lock-on button (2),
then release the trigger. Release the lock-on button and
your jigsaw will continue running. Depress and release the
trigger switch to release lock.
Note: The lock-on button can be accessed from left side
of the handle.
Variable speed control (Fig. E) (Only JS20)
Set the jigsaw speed by rotating the variable speed control
wheel (10) to the appropriate speed. Rotating the variable
speed control wheel toward the rear of the jigsaw will
result in slower speeds. Position the speed control dial at
"1" for the slowest speed, "3" for medium speed and at "6"
for the highest speed.