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Jigsaw on/off trigger switch 3. Soft grip handle 4. Shoe plate 5. Lock-on button 6. Blade guard 7. Blade guide 8. Cutting angle scale 9. Parallel fence 10. Pendulum lever 11. Variable speed dial 12. Tool free blade change control 13. Dust extraction adaptor 14. Parallel guide fixing screw location 15. Laser aperture 16. Dust extraction adaptor port 17. Shoe lock 18. Blade storage 19. Blade storage release tab 7 11 1 2 5 3 15 6 12 14 7 84 18 17 10 16 9 13 19 Adjusting the shoe for angular cutting The shoe plate (4) should be kept flat against the work piece when making a cut. It can be tilted left and right to change the angle of cut. CAUTION. Always ensure that the jigsaw is switched off and plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments. 1. To adjust the angle of cutting, first turn the jigsaw upside down and lift the shoe lock (17) to the vertical position. 2. If you are adjusting the shoe for the first time you need to turn the shoe lock anti- clockwise until it is loose enough to allow the shoe to be moved forward and be tilted. 3. The shoe plate can be tilted to set positions at 45° each way and at 0°. It can also be tilted to other angles between the set positions using the scale located on the base, close to the pendulum lever (10), to judge the angle of cut. 4. Retighten the shoe lock clockwise and press the lever flat against the jigsaw base. NOTE. For accurate work it is necessary to make a trial cut, measure the work and reset the angle until the correct setting is achieved. Switching the jigsaw on/off 1. Connect the plug to the power point 2. Start the tool by squeezing the on/off trigger switch (2). Release the trigger to stop the tool. If you press the lock on button (5) while the trigger switch is depressed, the switch is kept in the operating position. Adjusting the cutting speed The variable speed feature of this jigsaw enhances the cutting performance and saves the blade from undue wear. The electronic speed control dial (11) is used to program the speed of the blade. The speed should be adapted to the material being cut. Use your finger or thumb to turn the dial forwards to increase the speed and backwards to decrease it. Pendulum adjustment The pendulum lever (10) has 4 positions. The first position “0” selects normal cutting without pendulum action. The next 3 positions (1, 2 and 3) cause the blade to swing slightly backwards and forwards as it cuts. This pendulum actions increases the efficiency of cutting. Set the pendulum lever (10) to one of the three settings (1,2 or 3) according to degree of pendulum action required. Experiment on a piece of scrap material to determine the optimum pendulum action setting for the material of the work piece. 8 Making a cut WARNING. The blade guard (6) should always be in place when the jigsaw is in use. 1. Switch on the jigsaw and allow the blade to reach maximum speed. 2. Slowly guide the jigsaw forward using both hands, keeping the shoe plate flat against the work piece. Do not force the jigsaw. NOTE. Use only enough pressure to keep the blade cutting. Do not force the cutting, allow the blade and the saw to do the work. Pocket & round cutting 1. When starting a cut from the centre of a work piece, drill a 12mm diameter hole to ensure that there is clearance for the blade. 2. When cutting tight curves, reduce the speed of the saw. WARNING. Do not move the saw forward along its cut until the blade has completely entered the material and the shoe comes to rest on its surface. Cutting metal 1. When cutting metals, a suitable cooling/cutting oil must be used. 2. Squirt the lubricant onto the blade or work piece at regular intervals during cutting in order to reduce wear on the blade. Parallel fence The parallel fence (9) fits into the shoe plate (4) and is locked in place with the locking knob. It is used to guide the jigsaw along a straight line which can be an edge of the work piece or a piece of straight timber clamped to the work piece. By changing the position of the guide and using the same straight edge as a guide, it is possible to quickly and easily make parallel cuts in the work piece. Blade guide The blade guide (7) is spring loaded. Depending on the position of the pendulum lever (10), the guide remains stationary (non-pendulum) or oscillates backwards and forwards, causing the blade to cut with a pendulum action. Changing a blade WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments. Removing the blade 1. Turn the unit upside so you can access the jigsaw blade 2. Using your thumb and forefinger push down the tool free blade change control on both sides on the jigsaw blade ensuring that your fingers do not contact the teeth of the jigsaw blade. 3. Whilst the tool-free blade change control (12) is pressed down the blade to be replaced is free and can be easily removed by using your other hand. NOTE. If the blade is difficult to release using the blade c...