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BLADE ORBIT SELECTOR LEVERadditional position marks for 151 and 301
Maximum cutting efficiency can be obtainedangles. Intermediate angles may be set with
by adjusting the blade orbit selector lever toa protractor. After positioning the footplate
suit the material being cut.Fig. 4
The following chart will help you determine
which setting to use for your application. ThisFIG. 4
chart is intended as a guideline only, and test
cuts in scrap material should be performed
first to determine the best setting.
FOOTPLATE
Setting OSCREW
Hard materials such as
metals or thin sheet metals.
This setting can be used with
knife blades, grit edge
blades, rasp work. and down
cutting blades.
Setting 1
Soft materials where cleaner
cutting or delicate scrolling
work is performed.
Setting 2
Medium density materialsFLUSH CUTTING
such as harder woods orTo allow the saw to make a perpendicular cut
particle board.close to a vertical surface, the footplate may
Setting 3be repositioned as follows.
Soft materials such as wood,Loosen screw, move the footplate back in the
plastics, etc. and when fast01 alignment slot, and securely tighten screw.
cutting is more importantNote that when the footplate is retracted in
than a clean cutthis manner, only 901 cuts are possible, and
the optional cutting guide and anti-splinter
CHIP BLOWER
Your is equipped with a two position chipinsert guide may not be used.
blower to help keep the cutting line clear ofTOOL TIPS
chips.Always be certain that smaller workpieces
By adjusting the chip blower lever the forceare securely fastened to a bench or other
support. Larger panels may be held in place
of the discharge air may be altered asby clamps on a bench or sawhorses.
follows;
To begin a cut, clearly mark the cutting line,
BLOWER SWITCHED ONand rest the front of the footplate on the
For working with wood, plasticwork. Engage the switch, and move the
and similar materials that
produce large amounts ofblade into the work using only enough
sawdust.forward pressure to keep the blade cutting
steadily. Do not force, as this will not make
BLOWER SWITCHED OFFthe saw cut faster; let the blade do the work.
For working with metals and
Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
when cooling agents are used.jigsaw to follow curves, provide smother
FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENTfinishes, or faster cutting is directly related to
The footplate may be tilted to allow anglethe type of blade used.
cuts up to 451 in either direction.PLUNGE CUTTING
To adjust footplate, loosen screw with allenPlunge cutting is useful and time-saving in
wrench provided, slide the footplate slightlymaking rough openings in softer materials. It
forward towards the front of tool, then rotateis not necessary to drill a hole for an inside or
to desired angle. The detent slots will holdpocket cut. Draw lines for the opening, hold
the footplate firmly at 451, and there arethe saw firmly, tilt it forward so that the toe of
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