-16-
JA1010 Circle and Parallel
Cutting Guide
(Sold separately)
T h e J A 1 0 1 0 i s u s e d f o r f a s t a n d
accurate straight and circle cutting. It
includes the guide, two clamps (
A
) for
attaching it to the jig saw, and a center
p i n (
B
) f o r g u i d i n g c I r c l e c u t s . T h e
clamps and the centering pin can be
stored on the guide (Fig. 9).
One end of the clamp is used to attach
the guide’s bar to jig saws that have
narrow tops on their footplate mounting
slots (
C
) and the other end is used to
attach the guide’s bar to jig saws that
h a v e w i d e t o p s o n t h e i r f o o t p l a t e
mounting slots (
D
) (Fig. 10).
When possible, attach the bar to the jig
saw using both clamps for enhanced
grip and precision.
ATTACHING GUIDE TO JIG SAW
1.
Orient the blade clamp so that the
proper end is placed on the jig saw
foot from either side of the tool.
2.
Insert guide’s bar through a clamp,
then through the slots provided in
foot, with the guide’s fence
orientated correctly for the intended
application, parallel cutting or circle
cutting. (If possible, place second
clamp on bar from opposite side of
jig saw.)
3.
Place lock knob(s) on proper side of
clamp(s) and securely tighten lock
knob(s) on the clamp(s) (Fig. 11).
PARALLEL CUTTING
Parallel cuts can be made from 5/8” to
6” in from the edge of the workpiece.
1.
The guide fence surface needs to be
positioned
ALONGSIDE
the
workpiece (Fig. 12).
2.
Hook clamp(s) onto footplate, adjust
fence to desired width and place lock
knob(s) on proper side of clamp(s)
3.
Securely tighten lock knob(s) on the
clamp(s) (Fig. 11).
4.
Insert jig saw’s plug into power
source, hold the saw firmly, squeeze
trigger and slowly push the saw
forward (Fig. 12).
Operating Instructions
A
B
D
C
1
3
2
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
