Kawasaki 840067 User Manual

PORTABLE JIGSAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL

#840067

0

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ CAREFULLY AND
UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS. FAILURE TO DO
SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ALLTRADE
PRODUCT, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-590-3723. BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE: MODEL No., DATE PURCHASED AND STORE LOCATION. AN ALLTRADE
REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE
A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US AT: [e-mail].
YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO US.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks for choosing this product. At Alltrade, our aim is to provide you with quality
products at an affordable price, and we want you to be totally satisfied with your
product and our Customer Service. If any help and advice is needed, please
contact us at 1-800-590-3723. Properly cared for, this tool will give you many
years of satisfaction.

INTENDED USE

This tool is intended for consumer use only. This tool is not designed for profes­sional use. The power cord should only be used in approved electrical outlets as
described in this manual.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS

The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible
conditions and practices that may occur when operating, maintaining and cleaning
power tools.

Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all the DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements of this manual.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.

!DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.

!WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

!CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTENDED USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SECTION ONE

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SECTION TWO

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS . . . . 3

WORK AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ELECTRICAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PERSONAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

TOOL USE AND CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SECTION THREE

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR JIGSAWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SECTION FOUR

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

JIGSAW COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ATTACHING THE BLADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

JIGSAW OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OPERATING THE ON/OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CUTTING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PLUNGE CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

METAL CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

BEVEL OR ANGLE CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SECTION FIVE

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

OTHER CONSUMER DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SECTION SIX

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18

1 2

WORK AREA

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

accidents.

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.

Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized 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.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric

shock.

When operating the 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.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in

serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 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.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

43

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTE provides additional information that is useful
for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a
NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their
physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of
the pacemaker.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and

other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
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 dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS

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 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR JIGSAWS

Always wear safety goggles or other approved eye protection when using this
tool. Always use an appropriate dust mask or respirator during operations
where dust can be generated. To reduce exposure to these chemicals always

work in a well ventilated area. Use approved safety equipment and dust masks
that are specially manufactured to filter out microscopic particles.

Hold the Jigsaw by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an opera­tion where the blade may contact hidden wiring or the tool power cord. Contact

with a "live" electrical wire will make exposed metal parts of the jigsaw "hot" and cre­ate a potential for electrical shock to the operator. Do not cut into existing walls or
other blind areas where existing electrical wires may be present. If this situation is
necessary, remove all fuses and/or turn all circuit breakers off in the work area. After
cuts have been completed in the blind areas, inspect to ensure that no electrical wire
was cut or nicked before reinstalling fuses and/or engaging circuit breakers.

Never leave the jigsaw with the trigger left in the locked "ON" position. Before
plugging in the jigsaw, inspect to make sure the trigger lock is in the "OFF" posi­tion. Accidentally plugging the jigsaw in with the trigger lock engaged can result in

premature starting of the tool, which can cause damage to the tool and/or serious
injury to the operator.

Keep hands away from the cutting area. Do not reach under material being cut
while the jigsaw is running. Serious injury could occur. Always turn the jigsaw

"OFF" before inspecting the cutting area.

Do not use dull or damaged blades with the jigsaw. Bent or damaged blades can
break or cause a kickback resulting in serious injury to the operator. Dull blades will
cause the jigsaw to perform improperly and may damage the tool.

Before starting to cut with the jigsaw, turn it "ON" and allow the blade to come to
full speed. The jigsaw can chatter or vibrate if the blade speed is too slow at the start of

the cut. This can cause the jigsaw to kickback and damage the work area or cause injury.

Always secure working material before attempting to make a cut with the jigsaw.

Never hold the material with your free hand or across your legs. Small or thin mate­rial may flex or vibrate causing loss of control and possible injury.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool “ON”.

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

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and

may lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the power cord plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

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

Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used
on another tool.

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions
in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to

follow Maintenance Instructions could create a risk of shock or injury.

5 6