Westward Operating Instructions and Manual
Always wear safety goggles, hearing protection,
and a dust mask. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Using personal safety devices and working in a safe
environment reduces the risk of injury.
Never hold the workpiece in one
hand and the tool in the other when sawing.
Never place your hands near or below the cutting
surface. Securing the material and guiding the tool
with both hands is much safer.
Never lay the workpiece on hard surfaces like
concrete, stone, etc. The protruding blade may
cause the tool to jump.
Use only "U" or "T" shank blades that are
designed specifically for jigsaw use. Never use a
broken blade, as it will not be securely held in the tool.
Symbols
Some of the following symbols may appear on the jigsaw. Study these symbols and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this
tool.
Warning symbol
Wear eye protection
Class II construction
Wear safety footwear
Switch the product OFF and disconnect it from the power supply before assembly, cleaning,
adjustments, maintenance, storage, and transportation
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After changing a blade, make sure the blade is
securely held in the blade holder. Loose blades
may be violently thrown.
Never touch the blade during or
immediately after use. The blade is too hot to be
touched by bare hands.
Never use dull or damaged blades. Dull blades
require more force to cut through materials,
increasing the chance for the blade to break.
Damaged blades can snap during use.
Always move in a straight line when cutting metal.
Blades will last longer and will be less likely to break.
Read the instruction manual
Wear hearing protection
Wear respiratory protection
Wear protective gloves
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