H0599 18V Cordless Cutting Tool
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OPERATIONS, CON’T
2.
Make sure the securing clasps on
either side of the cutter base engage
with the clips on the battery compart-
ment.
Inserting and Removing Bits
REMOVE BATTERY WHEN CHANGING
BITS
1.
Push the black spindle lock button
on the side of the cutter and turn
silver collet with fingers until the lock
engages.
2.
Use the supplied wrench to loosen
the silver collet while continuing to
push the spindle lock button.
3.
Slide the desired bit into the collet as
far as possible without covering the
bit’s cutting edge.
With the spindle lock button still
pressed, tighten the collet with the
supplied wrench until securely seat-
ed. Do not over tighten.
Operating the cutting tool
1.
With appropriate bit in place, turn
power switch on and slowly engage
bit into or against the material to be
cut. Do not turn power on while the bit
is resting against surface to be cut.
2.
If at any time during the cut the blade
stalls or stops abruptly, turn power
off immediately and wait for blade to
come to rest before removing from
material.
3.
Do not make a blind cut into a wall
without first determining if there are
hazards behind the material to be cut.
Check behind walls for wires, other
electrical hazards, or plumbing.
4.
Make sure to use the appropriate bit
for the specified cutting task.
Always remove battery from unit
before changing the blade, adjusting
or servicing. Failure to observe this
fundamental rule will result in serious
personal injury.
The potential for injury using this device
is great. Use extreme caution and care
when operating, adjusting and main-
taining this saw. Failure to observe safe
handling practices will result in serious
personal injury.
Operating this equipment has the
potential for flying debris to cause eye
injury. Always wear safety glasses or
goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses
only have impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses. Be certain
the safety glasses you wear meet the
appropriate standards of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Turn the switch off and remove the
battery from the Jig Saw before
attempting blade installation or any
adjustments. Serious injury may
occur if the unit should be accidental-
ly started while installing the blade.
