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3. Insert the bar of the edge guide through
the slots in the base of the jig saw. The
edge guide can be inserted from either
side of the base, with the edge guide
facing down.
4. Measure the distance from the edge
of the workpiece to the desired line of
cut. Slide the edge guide to this desired
distance, then fully tighten the locking
screws using the hex key.
CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHT-
EDGE (FIG. 13)
FIG. 13
Always use a rough-cut blade when
possible. Clamp a straightedge onto the
workpiece parallel to the line of cut and ush
with the side of the saw base.
Either (a) rst mark the line of cut and then
position the straightedge parallel and at the
same distance as between the blade and
the side edge of the base or (b) rst mark
the side edge of the base and then clamp
the straightedge on the mark and parallel to
the cut line.
As you cut, keep the saw-base edge ush
against the straightedge and at on the
workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTTING (FIG. 14)
Plunge cutting is useful and time-saving in
making rough openings in softer materials.
It is not necessary to drill a hole for an inside
or pocket cut.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to
perform a bevel plunge cut. Always make
sure the base is set to cut at 0° bevel
1. Draw the outline the opening to be cut.
2. Hold the saw rmly and tilt it forward so
that the front edge of the saw base rests
on the work, but with the blade well
clear of the work.
3. Start the motor, and then very gradually
lower the blade while keeping the front
edge of the base on the workpiece.
When the blade touches the work,
continue pressing down on the front
edge of the saw base and slowly pivot
the saw like a hinge (a) until the blade
cuts through and the base rests at on
the work.
4. Saw ahead on the line of cut line (b).
WARNING:
Do not plunge cut into
metal surfaces.
a
b
FIG. 14
OPERATION
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