OPERATION
To turn the saw ON, depress the trigger lock button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn the saw OFF.
NOTE: The trigger lock button can be depressed from either side.
The trigger lock automatically resets when the switch trigger is
released.
Installing/Removing Battery Pack
See Figure 2, page 15.
To install:
• Insert the battery pack.
• Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap
in place and that battery pack is secured in the product before
beginning operation.
To remove:
• Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
Splinter-Free Cutting
See Figure 3, page 15.
The anti-splintering insert is especially useful when cutting
plywood. It should only be used when making straight cuts or
circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce splintering
when cutting plywood.
To attach and remove the anti-splintering insert:
• Remove the battery pack.
• Set the cutting angle at 0°.
• To attach, slide the insert back onto the tabs on the front of
the shoe. Make sure it snaps securely into place.
• To remove, grasp the anti-splintering insert and pull straight
out.
• Reinstall the battery pack.
Chip Shield
See Figure 4, page 15.
A clear plastic chip shield on the front of the saw helps protect
against flying dust and chips.
To remove and reattach the chip shield:
• Remove the battery pack.
• To remove, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield as
shown. Pull out.
• To reattach, grasp and push in the sides of the chip shield as
shown. Slide it into the slots on each side of the front of the
saw.
• Reinstall the battery pack.
Installing/Removing Blades
See Figure 5, page 15.
The tool-free blade clamp does not require the use of a blade
wrench when installing or removing the blade.
NOTE: The jig saw is designed to use T-shank blades only.
To install blades:
• Remove the battery pack.
• Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if
needed.
• Pull the blade clamp out until it stops.
• Holding the blade clamp out, insert the saw blade as far as
possible into the slot in the saw bar. Some resistance may be
felt in doing this.
• Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is centered in
the groove of the blade-support roller.
• Release the blade clamp. Make sure the blade is securely in
place.
• Replace the chip shield and anti-splintering insert if needed.
• Reinstall the battery pack.
To remove blades:
• Remove the battery pack.
• Remove the chip shield and the anti-splintering insert if
needed.
• Pull the blade clamp out until it stops.
• Holding the blade clamp out, remove the saw blade.
• Reinstall the battery pack.
General Cutting
See Figure 6, page 15.
The no-mar plate has a smooth finish and can be snapped on
over the metal shoe of the jig saw. This makes it easier to glide
the tool along a delicate work surface without marring it.
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