Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off posi-
tion before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Switch Lock
The switch lock (5) is designed to prevent ac-
cidental starts. To operate switch, press the
switch lock button with your thumb to the un-
lock symbol
. To lock the switch, press the
switch lock button to the lock symbol
Variable Speed Trigger Switch
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trig-
ger switch (6). The tool can be turned "ON"
or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger.
The speed can be adjusted from the minimum
to maximum nameplate SPM by the pressure
you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to
increase the speed and release pressure to de-
crease speed (Fig. 1).
Variable Speed Dial
Your jig saw is equipped with a variable speed
dial (7). The blade stroke rate may be adjusted
during cutting operation by presetting the dial on
or between any one of the six numbers (Fig. 1).
Stroke settings
1–2
Low stroke rate
3–4
Medium stroke rate
5–6
High stroke rate
Work Light
Your tool is equipped with a work light (4) for
better visibility during operation. When the tool
is turned on, the light turns on. When the tool
is turned off, there is a slight delay before the
light turns off.
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Operating Instructions
Chip Blower
Your jig saw is equipped with a chip blower to
help keep the cutting line clear of chips.
(Fig. 1).
amounts of sawdust.
collection accessory.
Protection Against Deep
Discharging
The lithium ion battery is protected against deep
discharging by the "Electronic Cell Protection
(ECP)". When the battery is empty, the tool is
switched off by means of a protective circuit.
Temperature-dependent
Overload Protection
In normal conditions of use, the tool cannot be
overloaded. However, if the power tool is over-
loaded or not kept within the permitted battery
temperature range, the speed is reduced or the
power tool switches off.
If the tool speed is automatically reduced in
such situations, the tool will run again at full
speed once the permitted battery temperature
is reached or the load is reduced. During auto-
matic shut-down, switch off the power tool, al-
low the battery to cool down, and then switch
the power tool back on (Fig. 1).
Brake
When the trigger is released it activates the
electrical brake to stop the blade quickly. This
feature is especially useful when making repeti-
tive cuts.
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Blower switched on
For working with wood, plastic and
similar material that produce large
Blower switched off
For working with metals and when
cooling agents are used, or with dust
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