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710W
SCROLLING
PENDULUM
ACTION JIGSAW
SPJ2HM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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C o de: SPJ2HM IM
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow D a t e: 070207 E dition: 12 Op: AB
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Introduction 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Environmental protection 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our Description of symbols 3 required level of performance and you may need the Specifications 3 assistance of our service department. Safety instructions 4 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home Additional safety rules for jigsaws 5
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. and, with proper care, it wil
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Safety rules for laser lights General safety rules ® The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW power and 650nm instructions listed below may result in electric shock, wavelength. These lasers do not normally present an optical fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated
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e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3. Personal safety c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
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than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to • Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are the user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, do not properly tightened. plug in the tool. Using a power source with a voltage less • Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor. such a way that they could fall into it. Your tool is double insulated for additional protection • Always hold the sa
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Know your product 12 4 1 3 9 10 1. Trigger switch 2. On / off switch 3. Lock-on button 4. Scrolling control knob 8 5. Pendulum lever (scrolling lock) 6. Blade guard 7. Blade guide 8. Variable speed dial 9. Removable handle 10. Handle release catch 11. Handle locating pin 13 (not visible) 12. Combined laser light / 6 LED switch 17 13. Laser aperture 14. Dust extraction port 21 15. Dust extraction adaptor 7 16. Cutting angle scale 17. T ool free blade change control 23 18 5 16 2 14 24 25 1
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Trigger switch Blade guard E Note. The trigger switch is only used in the conventional The blade guard (6) should jigsaw mode, when the always be in position when removable handle is fitted. A operating the jigsaw. It can be removed to allow easier access Pull up on the trigger switch (1) when changing blades (fig E). to turn the jigsaw on. To turn off the tool, release the trigger Blade guide switch (fig A). The grooved disc blade guide C A U T I O N . Allow the blade (7) is spring loa
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Release the blade change control (17) to secure the blade Ha Hb firmly in place. Reposition the blade guard (6). J Replace the plug and run the jigsaw under no load to check that it runs smoothly and the blade is secure before using it to cut any materials. 2. W ith a blade fitted move the variable speed dial (8) to Blade storage number 3 (low speed). To gain access to the blade 3. Apply pressure to the front of the anti splinter guard on storage areas (24), open the the edge of a work
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Position 1. LOW – Minimal pendulum action for cutting The pendulum lever (5) can P most metal. now be moved to the required position for straight, standard or Position 2. MEDIUM – Medium pendulum action for pendulum cutting (fig P). cutting plastics, and hardwoods. Angle adjustment Position 3. FAST – Maximum pendulum action for the highest orbital action and faster cutting in plywood and Note. The jigsaw shoe can soft woods. be angled to enable bevel or chamfer cuts. There are preset
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To refit the handle, slide the Note. For accurate work it is necessary to do a practise cut V handle into position with the first. Check the cut and reset the angle until the correct cut handle locating pin (11) in the is achieved. slot at the back of the jigsaw Variable speed dial S housing. Push it fully forward Note. Adjusting the speed to until the handle release catch suit the application enhances (10) locks positively into position cutting performance and saves (fig V). the blad
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To use the laser wait until you have commenced cutting Combined laser light/ Y then set the laser light on/off switch (12) to the on position. LED switch Maintain alignment of the beam and your cut line while This jigsaw is fitted with two slowly feeding the jigsaw through the cut. forms of lighting to assist in maintaining accurate alignment Safety with the cut line. Eye, ear and respiratory protection should be worn at all Both can be switched on and off times when using the jigsaw. u
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Switch on the jigsaw and allow When cutting tight curves, reduce the speed of the saw. b the blade to reach maximum WARNING. Do not move the saw forward speed. along its cut until the blade has completely entered the Slowly guide the jigsaw forward, material and the shoe comes to rest on its surface. building up speed as you go, Metal cutting with one hand on the handle N O T E S . and the other on the scrolling • W hen cutting metal ALWAYS clamp down the knob, keeping the shoe plate fl
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Parallel cuts CAUTION. Water must never come into contact g with the tool. Note. Parallel cuts can be achieved using the parallel guide Power cord maintenance (20) (fig g). or by clamping a If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried straight edge to your workpiece out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or an (fig h). authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard. Fit the parallel guide to the jigsaw shoe and position the Cleaning guide against
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
