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PLUNGE CUTTING
the tool to prevent an electrical shock hazard resulting from accidentally cutting into a
live wire. HOLD THE SAW AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIG. 11.
One of the distinctive and important features of the Porter-Cable jigsaw is the ability
to start the cut (in wood only) without drilling holes first. This is especially important
when making cutouts for electrical outlets in finished walls, openings in cabinet tops
for sinks, and openings for plumbing fixtures.
NOTE: When plunge cutting, set the indicator to position "3".
To make plunge cuts, first measure the area to be cut out and mark it clearly with a
pencil, chalk, or scriber. Choose a convenient starting point and hold the jigsaw over
the point and inside the waste line. Tip the machine forward until the front edge of the
base rests firmly on the surface of the material with the tip of the blade clear of the
work surface (Fig. 12). Turn motor "ON" and slowly lower the back of the machine
until the base is fully seated on the surface of the work. Guide the cut along the inside
of the marked area. If sharp corners are desired, cut to the corner of the marked edge.
Stop and back up just a bit, start the turn, and cut along the side. Do the same at each
corner until you end up where you started. Then, go back and cut into each corner
from the opposite direction. The base of the machine is wide enough to have a solid
guiding surface on either side of the cut.
BASE ADJUSTMENT
You can adjust the base two ways - front
to rear, and left to right (for making bevel
cuts). The base has a detente at the 0 (90°)
setting and at 15°, 30°, and 45° setting
both left and right of center.
The base is set at its forward-most
position at the factory, but can be adjusted
to the rear for making flush cuts around
walls and other similar areas.
To move the base forward or backward,
turn the saw on its side. Loosen the screw
(A) Fig. 13 and move the base to the
desired position. Tighten the screw.
NOTE: When making bevel cuts, set the base in the forward-most position (Fig. 13)
When cutting into a wall, avoid contact with all exposed metal on
Fig. 11
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Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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