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15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for

the material and application you are working

with.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product

(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence

to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or

failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-

tion manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the

tool.

Selecting the cutting action (Fig. 1)

This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line

(up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action

thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and

greatly increases cutting speed.

To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action

changing lever to the desired cutting action position.

Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action.

Switch action (Fig. 2)

CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that

the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the

“OFF” position when released.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed

is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.

Release the switch trigger to stop.

For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and push

in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.

To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch

trigger fully, then release it.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing or removing saw blade (Fig. 3 & 4)

CAUTION:

• Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to

the blade and/or blade holder. Failure to do so may

cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a

serious personal injury.

• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately

after operation; they may be extremely hot and could

burn your skin.

• Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient tightening of

the blade may cause blade breakage or serious per-

sonal injury.

• Use only B type blades. Using blades other than B type

blades causes insufficient tightening of the blade,

resulting in a serious personal injury.

To install the blade, loosen the bolt counterclockwise on

the blade holder with the hex wrench.

With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into

the blade holder as far as it will go. Make sure that the

back edge of the blade fits into the roller. Then tighten the

bolt clockwise to secure the blade.

To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in

reverse.

NOTE:

• Occasionally lubricate the roller.

Hex wrench storage (Fig. 5)

When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the

figure to keep it from being lost.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Always hold the base flush with the workpiece. Failure

to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a seri-

ous injury.

• Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves or

scrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a slanted cutting

surface and blade breakage.

Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact

and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the

base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool for-

ward along the previously marked cutting line. (Fig. 6)

Position

Cutting

action

Applications

Straight line

cutting action

For cutting mild steel,

stainless steel and

plastics.

For clean cuts in

wood and plywood.

Small orbit

cutting action

For cutting mild steel,

aluminum and hard

wood.

Medium orbit

cutting action

For cutting wood and

plywood.

For fast cutting in alu-

minum and mild

steel.

III

Large orbit

cutting action

For fast cutting in

wood and plywood.

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