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2 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always keep your Jigsaw clean and free from oil and
grease.
Do not use caustic cleaning agents to clean the plastic
housing.
Always keep the motor vent holes in the casing free of dirt,
dust or other obstructions.
Only use recommended blades. Never try and adapt and
use the machine for a purpose it was not intended.
Use the vacuum cleaner dust extraction outlet at all times.
MDF particle board gives off dangerous dust which should
not be inhaled.
Wear an approved dust mask and eye protection at all
times.
Water must never come into contact with the machine or
cables.
Do not use the Jigsaw as wet cutter, ie immersing the blade
in water.
A fatal shock will occur.
When using an extension cable unreel fully (minimum wire
diameter of extension lead to be 1 mm
a qualified electrician.
Clamp work in a suitable work bench which allows both
hands to operate the power tool.
In order to avoid cutting in to any nails, please check the
workpiece and pull out all nails before operation.
Do not cut any workpiece which size is beyond the saws
capacity.
Before cutting please check that the workpiece has a
suitable gap below it, in order to prevent the saw touching
the floor, table, etc.
Grip the tool firmly.
Ensure the saw is clear of the workpiece before turning on.
Never touch the moving blade by hand.
Check the position of power cables when cutting into walls
or wall panels.
Do not remove the saw from the workpiece until the saw
has completely stopped.
Do not touch the blade of the saw after operation, it will be
very hot.
Keep Jigsaw cable away from blade. Clamp down if possible
before cutting begins.
Keep hands from under work piece.
3 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS (FIG. 1)
1
On/Off trigger
2
Continuous operation button
3
Handle
4
Rating plate
5
Base plate
6
Blade guard
7
Blade roller guide
8
Hex key
9 Pendulum adjustment (NJ750L)
10 Variable speed switch
11 Dust extraction outlet
12 Dust extraction adaptor (NJ750L)
13 Angle scale
14 Laser Unit (NJ750L)
4 OPERATION
This machine is fitted with a "continuous running switch".
To start the machine squeeze the ON / OFF switch. When
the machine starts press in the"continuous running switch"
located on the side of the handle, release the ON / OFF
trigger (pic. 2).
The machine will now run continuously without the need to
maintain pressure on the ON / OFF trigger.
To stop the machine briefly squeeze then release the
ON / OFF trigger.
Press the machine firmly down onto the work piece and
push slowly forward letting the blade cut freely. Increasing
the pressure will not result in a faster cut.
If the Jigsaw base is not held firmly into the work piece
the blade will snag and break.
5 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
The motor speed is electronically controlled, by rotating the
). If in doubt consult
thumb wheel (pic. 3).
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6 ANGLE CUTTING
To set the cutting angle to one of the preset angles of 15°,
30°or 45°.
Loosen the two hexagon screws (Pic. 4) located on the
underside of the machine usingthe hexagon key provided,
slightly raise the base until the base can be moved to one of
the preset cutting angles shown on the angle scale (Pic. 5).
Finally re-tighten the hex screws.
7 PENDULUM ACTION
The Jigsaw is equipped with an adjustable pendulum action
roller. This roller moves back and forth to make the blade
cut with a pendulum motion. As the adjustment lever is
moved from numbers 0-3, the degree of pendulum motion
increases (Pic. 6).
8 BLADE FITTING
(NJ480)
To fit the blade, loosen the 2 hex screws (Pic. 7) through the
guard on the front of the machine. Slide the blade into the
locating groove with teeth pointing forward, tighten the hex
screws with hex key provided.
(NJ750L)
To fit the blade, push the lever (Pic. 8); slide the blade into
the locating groove with teeth pointing forward, release the
lever.
9 DUST EXTRACTION ADAPTOR
This Jigsaw is equipped with a bayonet fitting dust extraction
adaptor (fig 9). Which can be fitted to a vacuum cleaner
or suitable dust extraction unit. To fit the dust extraction
adaptor, fit the rubber "O" ring onto the smaller diameter
on the dust extraction adaptor and locate it into the dust
outlet at the rear of the machine. Push in firmly and twist to
engage the bayonet lugs.
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Important!
(NJ750L)