English
5.
Switch operation
(1) Lock-off button (Fig. 9)
The jig saw is equipped with a lock-off button. To
activate the trigger lock, move the button to the
lock position. Move the button to the free position
to operate the tool.
CAUTION:
Always lock the switch when carrying or storing
the tool eliminate unintentional starting.
Lock off button
Lock
(2) Trigger switch (Fig. 10)
This jig saw is equipped with a variable speed
controlled trigger switch. The tool can be turned
"ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger.
The blade plunger stroke rate can be adjusted from
the minimum to maximum nameplate stroke rate
by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply
more pressure to increase the speed and release
pressure to decrease speed.
6.
Adjusting the orbital operation
(1) This Jig Saw employs orbital operation which
moves the blade back and forth, as well as up and
down. Set the change knob shown in Fig. 11 to
"0" to eliminate the orbital operation (the blade
moves only up and down). The orbital operation
can be selected in 4 steps from "0" to "III".
(2) For the hard material, such as a steel plate, etc.,
decrease the orbital operation. For the soft
material, such as lumber, plastic, etc., increase the
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Fig. 9
Switch
Fig. 10
orbital operation to increase work efficiency. To
cut the material accurately, decrease the orbital
operation.
Change knob
Free
7.
Cutting stainless steel plates
This Jig Saw can cut stainless steel plates by using
No. 97 blade. Carefully read "Concerning cutting
of stainless steel plates" for proper operation.
8.
Splinter guard
Using the splinter guard when cutting wood
materials will reduce splintering of cut surfaces.
Insert the splinter guard in the space on the base,
and push it completely. (See Fig. 12)
Splinter
guard
9.
Chip cover
Chip cover prevents chips from flying off and
improves the efficiency of dust collector.
Insert the chip cover between the base and lever,
and push with a slight pressure until it catches in
place. (Fig. 13)
When removing chip cover, hold both sides of knob
and slightly open until it can be removed from the
Jig Saw. (Fig. 14)
NOTE:
There is a possibility that chip cover is frosted when
cutting the metal.
Fig. 11
Base
Insert
Fig. 12