Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Selecting the cutting action
► Fig.3: 1. Cutting action changing lever
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting
action thrusts the jig saw 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.
Position
Cutting action
0
Straight line cutting
action
I
Small orbit cutting
action
II
Medium orbit
cutting action
III
Large orbit cutting
action
Remaining
capacity
Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Applications
For cutting mild
steel, stainless
steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
For cutting mild
steel, aluminum
and hard wood.
For cutting wood
and plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
steel.
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the lock-off button from A side to lock the
switch trigger in the OFF position.
► Fig.4: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side
and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing jig saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
blade holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the jig saw blade or
the workpiece immediately after operation. They
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Always secure the jig saw blade
firmly. Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause
blade breakage or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Use only B type jig saw blades.
Using blades other than B type causes insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
To install the jig saw blade, loosen the bolt counter-
clockwise on the jig saw blade holder with the hex
wrench.
► Fig.5: 1. Jig saw blade holder 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench
With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the jig saw
blade into the jig saw 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.
► Fig.6: 1. Bolt 2. Roller 3. Jig saw blade
To remove the jig saw blade, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
NOTE: Occasionally lubricate the roller.
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