The power tool is intended for sawing wood, metal and plastics. It is not designed for
commercial use.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1. Lock button
2. ON/OFF switch trigger
3. Dust adaptor
4. Soft grip
5. Battery pack
6. Battery pack release button
7. Pendulum switch
8. Adjustable base
9. Guide roller
10. Quick-release blade clamp
11. Saw blade
12. Safety guard
13. Charger
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packing and package inserts (if included).
Check that the package contents are complete.
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damage.
Keep the packing materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose it
into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING: Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
Machine
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1pc metal blade, 1pc blade for wood
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the tool.
In accordance with essential
requirements of the
European directive(s)
Read manual before use
"Class II - The machine is
double insulated; Earthing
wire is therefore not
necessary (only for charger)
Ambient temperature 40°C
max. (only for battery)
Do not expose charger and
battery pack to water
Use battery and charger only
in closed rooms
Do not incinerate battery
pack or charger
4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions
for future reference. The term "power tool" in the safety warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.
5.1 Working area
Keep working area clean and well lit. Untidy and dark areas can lead to accidents.
Do not operate power tools in potentially explosive surroundings, for example, in the
presence of inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders at a distance when operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control of it.
5.2 Electrical safety
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of an electric shock if your body is earthed.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside a power tool, it will
increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use.
Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of an electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected
by a residual current device (RCD). Using an RCD reduces the risk of an electric shock.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is needed
will reduce the risk of personal injury.
Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the plug.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools when the
switch is in the on position makes accidents more likely.
Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A spanner or
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable
you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become
entangled in the moving parts.
If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure
that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what
you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a broken
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people
who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any
other feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is damaged, the power
tool must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool
in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.
5.5 Service
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
6 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS
Important! Use of any accessories or attachments other than those
supplied or recommended in these operating instructions can mean the risk
of injury.
When using jig saws ear protectors and a face mask should be worn. Exposure to noise
can cause damage to hearing.
Do not use the jig saw to cut asbestos or materials containing asbestos.
Do not leave power tools running unattended. Always switch off and do not put down or
leave until it has stopped completely.
Long hair must be covered. Do not work in loose fitting clothing.
Be careful when working on walls. Damage to power supply lines, gas or water pipes can
lead to dangerous situations. Use appropriate detectors to establish whether there are
concealed wires or pipes in the working area.
Secure the work piece. The work piece is only secure if it is held by work-holding devices
or in a vice.
Caution: saw blades can get very hot.
Saw blades must be kept sharp and in good condition. Replace partially fractured and
broken saw blades immediately.
Work calmly and evenly with the jig saw. You will thus avoid accidents and the saw blades
and the jig saw will last longer.
7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS
7.1 Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section “Protecting the
environment”.
Do not cause short circuits. If connection is made between the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminal directly or via accidental contact with metallic objects, the battery is short circuited
and an intense current will flow causing heat generation which may lead to casing rupture
or fire.
Do not heat. If batteries are heated to above 100 °C, sealing and insulating separators
and other polymer components may be damaged resulting in electrolyte leakage and/or
internal short circuiting leading to heat generation causing rupture or file. Moreover do not
dispose of the batteries in fire, explosion and/or intense burning may result.
Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When you notice liquid on the
battery, proceed as follows:
Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below:
Immediately rinse with water. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or
vinegar.
In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
Consult a physician.
Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the contacts of a detached battery. Do
not incinerate the battery.
7.2 Chargers
Use the charger provided with the tool only to charge the battery
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Do not expose to water.
Do not open the charger.
Do not probe the charger.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
8 OPERATION
8.1 Charging the battery pack
The battery pack for this tool is supplied in a low charge condition to prevent possible
problems, therefore, you have to charge the battery before first use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged.
Allow several cycles for the item to fully charge. The battery should only be
charged indoors.
After normal use, about 1 hour of charging time is required for the battery to be fully charged.
The battery pack will become slightly warm while charging, this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. Best is at normal room
temperature. When the battery becomes fully charged, unplug your charger from the power
supply and remove the battery pack from the charger.
Note:
1. Allow the battery pack to cool completely before charging
2. Inspect the battery pack before charging, do not charge a cracked or leaking battery
pack.
8.1.1 Charging indication (Fig 1)
The charger has 2 LED lights (red and green).
Plug the charger into 230V-50Hz outlet. Do not use an extension cord. The green light will
light to show the power is connected.
Slide the battery pack in the charger as shown in fig. 1. Make sure there is proper contact
with the charger.
When charging the green is constantly lit and the red is flashing.
When fully charged both lights will be constantly lit.
Note:If the battery does not fit properly, disconnect it and confirm that the
battery pack is the correct model for this charger as shown on the
specification chart. Do not charge any other battery pack or any battery
pack that does not securely fit the charger.
3. Frequently monitor the charger and battery pack while connected.
4. For a fully discharged battery or a new battery, allow the battery pack to charge for 1
hour. The red and green lights will stay on (not flash) when the battery is finished
charging.
5. Unplug the charger and disconnect it from the battery pack when finished.
6. Allow the battery pack to cool completely before using it.
7. Store the charger and battery pack indoors, out of reach of children.
NOTE: If battery is hot after continuous use in the tool, allow it to cool down
to room temperature before charging. This will extend the life of your
batteries.
NOTE: Remove battery pack from charger stand which use your thumb or
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fingers, press the battery’s release button in and pull the battery pack off at
the same time.
8.2 Inserting and removing the battery (Fig 2)
Remove the battery pressing the battery latches and at the same time pull the battery
pack off.
To insert the battery, push the battery pack onto the contacts of the tool.
8.3 Replacing saw blades (See Fig. 3)
Disconnect the battery pack (5) from the cordless jig saw.
Pull the lever of quick-change blade clamping holder.
Slide the saw blade (11) into the locating groove with teeth pointing forward. Make sure
that the back edge of the blade fits into the blade clamping holder (10) and then release
the lever of quick-change blade clamping holder.
NOTE: Make sure that the back of the saw blade engages in the slot of the
guide roller (9).
Mounting battery pack (5) onto jig saw’s body and runs smoothly before using it to cut any
materials.
8.4 Angle cutting adjustment (See Fig 4)
The base plate (8) can be adjusted 45° (left or right) in relation to the saw direction to facilitate
contour sawing. Loosen the two screws under the base plate by using an inner hexagon
wrench (A), adjust the plate to the desired angle and retighten the screws (B)
Angle setting can be seen on scale on top of the base plate.
8.5 Switch on and off (See Fig. 5)
Connect the battery pack (5) to the cordless jig saw and ensure it firmly.
To switch on the jig saw, push the lock button (1) to left or right as the arrows shown and
press the ON/OFF switch trigger (2)
When you release the switch trigger (2), the tool turns off.
8.6 Cutting-Orbital or Straight (Pendulum switch)(7)
This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, one straight and three orbital. Orbital action
has a more aggressive blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like wood or
plastic. Orbital action provides faster cut, but with a rougher cut across the material. In orbital
action, the blade moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to the up and down
motion.
Note: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in orbital action. To adjust
the cutting action, moves the orbital switch knob between the four cutting
positions: 0, I, II, and III. Position 0 is the straight cutting. Positions I, II and
III are orbital cutting. The aggressiveness of the cut increase as the knob is
moved from one to three, with three being the most aggressive cut.
Hold the saw in front of you with a firm grip on the handle. Ensure that the saw blade is not
touching anything when starting the saw. Make sure that the item is clamped tight, and that
the saw line is clearly marked. Connect the vacuum extractor nozzle to an extractor system
where possible. Start the saw.
Place the soleplate on the item, and let the saw blade touch the saw line. Saw, but do not
place more pressure on the blade than is necessary. Avoid lateral pressure on the blade.
9.1 Special notes on jig sawing
Place the soleplate on the item so the saw blade is vertical and correctly positioned in relation
to the saw line without touching it. Start the saw and tilt it carefully while supporting it using the
soleplate until the blade touches the item at the saw line. Let the blade work through the item,
continuing to tip the saw downwards until the sole is flush to the item and the blade is
perpendicular to it. If necessary, drill a hole of suitable diameter in the item for use as starting
point.
9.1.1 Sawing wood
Check that the item does not contain nails or other metal objects. Always wear a mask.
9.1.2 Sawing metal
We recommend lubricating the material and saw blade with cutting oil to protect the tool and
avoid overheating. Support the item with wooden blocks on either side.
9.1.3 Sawing plastic
Make a test cut first to check if the material can tolerate the heat generated by sawing.
Important! Check all screws on the saw regularly, particularly those that
hold the blade. Tighten if required.
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
10.1 Cleaning
Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine.
Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use.
Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.
If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water.
Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These solvents may
damage the plastic parts.
10.2 Maintenance
Our machines have been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper machine care
and regular cleaning.
Noise emission values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)
ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85
dB(A).
13 WARRANTY
This product is warranted for a 36-month period effective from the date of purchase by the
first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and
plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects
resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the
warranty provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the
tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,
erroneus net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.
Your tool must be charged at least 1x per month to ensure optimal operation of this tool.
14 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it
with the household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way.
Waste produced by electrical machine items should not be handled like normal
household rubbish. Please recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
14.1 Battery pack
This product contains Li-ion. To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of
batteries properly. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of Li-ion batteries in
ordinary trash. Consult you local waste authority for information regarding available recycling
and/or disposal options.
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);
2011/65/EU
2006/42/EC
2004/108/EC
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of
signature);