Freud FJ85 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the r isk of injury, the user must read and understand the

operating instructions before using this product.

FJ85 Orbital Jigsaw

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety..............................................................................................................

General Safety Rules....................................................................................

Additional Safety Rules for Jig Saws............................................................

Functional Description and Specifications

Symbols
Parts and Features Diagram
Specifications

Assembly and Operation

Prior to Operation
Blade Installation
Adjusting Blade Speed
Base Plate Adjustment
Splinter Guard
Chip Guard
Dust Extraction

Cutting

Wood Cutting
Metal Cutting
Cutting straight lines, curves, circles, and arcs
Pocket Cutting
Angular Cutting
Blade Selection

Maintenance & Inspection

Service
Tool Lubrication
Bearings
Brushes
Commutator
Inspect Blade
Inspect Tool Screws

Accessories

Standard

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SAFETY

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1. Work Area

a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents

which could result in personal injury

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical Safety

a) Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other).This plug will fit in a polar ized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation eliminates the need
for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

b) Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and

refrigerators.There is an increased r isk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.Water

entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank the cord to pull the plug

from a receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal Safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not operate a tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

b) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear protective hair covering to

contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.

c) Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Do not carry tools with

your finger on the switch or plug in tools that have the switch turned on

d) Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the

tool before turning it on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool
may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in any situation.

f) Use safety equipment. Always wear protective glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if cut

ting operation is dusty.

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4. Tool Use and Care

a) Secure your work. Use clamps or a vise to secure and suppor t the work piece to a stable

platform. Securing the work with a clamp or vise frees both hands to operate the tool.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

b) Do not force tool. The power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

intended.

c) Use the correct tool for your application. Do not use tools for purposes for which they were

not intended.

d) Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized Freud service center.

e) Disconnect the plug from the power source when not in use, before servicing, and when

changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally and causing personal injur y.

f) Store idle tools when not in use. Tools should be stored in a dry, high, or locked-up place

and out of the reach of children.

g) Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool
cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by an authorized Freud service center.
Inspect extension cords regularly and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or grease. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.

h) Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other par t that is

damaged should be carefully inspected to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
mounting, and other conditions that may affect the operation of the tool. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized Freud

service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

i) Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used with
another tool.

5. Service

a) Tool service must be performed only by a Freud authorized service center. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

b) When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement par ts. Follow instructions in the

Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR JIG SAWS

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal

parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

2. Never perform an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord
such as cutting into a wall that might contain electrical wiring.

3. Keep hands away from the cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut. The
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight.

4. Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating blade
holder can pinch your fingers.

5. Use only sharpened saw blades in perfect condition and immediately change the blade if
deformed or notched. Bent blades can break easily or cause kickback.

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6. In no case should the tool be turned on with the blade already in contact with the material.

Only insert the saw blade into the material after the tool has fully reached its desired speed. If
the blade speed is too low at the beginning of a cut, undue strain is placed on the blade and the
tool can vibrate or potentially kick back.

7. Make sure the base plate is securely in contact with the work before beginning the cut.

8. Do not force the saw feed. Allow the tool to cut at a moderate rate of speed.

9. Secure material before cutting. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. Small or thin

material may flex or vibrate with the blade, causing loss of control.

10.Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade holder are tight before making a cut. Loose
adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result.

11.Make certain the power cord and extension cord are kept to the rear of the tool during
operation. This practice lessens the likelihood of accidentally cutting the cords during use.

12.When removing the blade from the tool, avoid contact with skin and use proper protective
gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessor ies may be hot after use.

13.WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

DOUBLE INSULATION

1. To ensure safer operation of this tool, Freud has adopted a double insulation design. “Double

Insulation” means that two physically separated insulation systems have been used to insulate
the electrically conductive materials connected to the power supply from the outer frame
handled by the operator.

To keep the double insulation system effective, follow these precautions:

• Be careful not to pierce the motor housing as this could damage the efficiency of the double

insulation system.

• Only Freud Authorized Service Centers should disassemble or assemble this power tool,

and only genuine Freud replacement parts should be installed. Contact Freud at 1-800-334­4107 to find a Freud authorized service center near you.

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DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source Single-Phase, 120V, AC 60Hz
Amps 6
Watts 650
Speed 500-3000 Strokes/Minute
Stroke Length 1 Inch
Max Bevel Cut 45º
Wood Cutting Capacity 2 3/8 Inches
Steel Cutting Capacity 1/4 Inch
Nonferrous Metal Cutting Capacity 3/4 Inch
Weight 5.4 lbs

Preset Speed Dial

Trigger Switch

Chip Guard

Blade Plunger

“Quick Fix” Blade
Change System

Base Plate

Non Marring Base

Lock-on Button

Ventilation

Openings

Allen

Wrench

Dust

Collection

Port

Blade Orbit

Selector Lever

Blade Roller Guide

Cutting Guide Slots

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