Stanley Fat max, Fatmax FME340 Instruction Manual

Catalog Number

FME340

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VS Orbital Jig Saw

2

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVEALLWARNINGSAND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1)WORKAREA SAFETY

• Keep work areaclean and well lit.Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

• Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammableliquids,
gasesordust.Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

2)ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)Power tool plugs must matchthe outlet. Never modifythe plugin any way. Do not use

any adapter plugs withearthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b)Avoidbody contactwithearthed orgrounded surfaces suchas pipes,radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.There isan increased riskof electric shock if your body isearthed orgrounded.

c)Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling orunplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away fromheat, oil, sharp edges ormoving parts. Damaged or

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e)When operating a power tool outdoors, use anextensioncord suitable for outdoor
use. Use ofacord suitable for outdoorusereduces therisk of electric shock.
f)If operating a power tool ina damp location isunavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI)protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3)PERSONAL SAFETY
a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operatinga power

tool. Donot use a power toolwhile you are tired or under the influence of drugs,alcohol
ormedication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.
b)Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c)Prevent unintentional starting. Ensurethe switchisin the offpositionbefore connectingto
powersource and/ orbattery pack,picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying powertoolswith your

fingeron the switchor energizing power tools that have theswitch on invites accidents.
d)Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning thepower toolon. A wrenchor a
key left attached to a rotating part ofthepowertool may resultin personal injury.
e)Do not overreach. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it
contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The
symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

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.

NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

3

f)Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothingand
glovesaway from moving parts.Loose clothes,jewelry or long haircanbe caught in moving parts.
g)If devices are providedfor the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-

related hazards.

4)POWERTOOL USE AND CARE

a)Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
powertool will dothe jobbetter and saferat the rateforwhichit was designed.
b)Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it onand off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c)Disconnect the plug from the power source and/orthe battery pack fromthe power
tool before making any adjustments,changing accessories, orstoring power tools.Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d)Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool orthese instructions to operate thepower tool.Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e)Maintainpower tools.Checkfor misalignment orbinding of moving parts,breakageof parts
andanyother conditionthat mayaffect the power tool’s operation. Ifdamaged,havethepower
tool repairedbefore use.Manyaccidentsarecaused by poorly maintained power tools.

f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g)Use thepower tool,accessoriesand toolbits,etc.inaccordancewith these instructions,
takinginto account the working conditionsandthe work to be performed. Useofthe power tool

for operationsdifferent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5)SERVICE
a)Haveyourpower tool servicedby a qualifiedrepairperson using only identical replacement

parts.This will ensure thatthe safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation

where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a

"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a

stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.

• Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any

reason. Hold front of saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers
or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the
saw by gripping the shoe.

• Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under

pressure.

• When cutting pipe or conduit ensure that they are free from water, electrical wiring,

etc.

• Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before withdrawing the blade from

the kerf (the slot created by cutting). A moving blade may impact the workpiece
causing a broken blade, workpiece damage or loss of control and possible personal
injury.

• Never hold work in your hand, lap or against parts of your body when sawing. The

saw may slip and the blade could contact the body causing injury.

• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the

tool.

• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal

particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.

• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating

action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety

glasses. Also use face or dust mask if drilling operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

4

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CPA Z94.3),

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,

• NOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.

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 those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,

and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the

skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may

cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.

Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some

conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

• When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current

your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Symbols

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their

definitions are as follows:

V..................volts A ..................amperes

Hz................hertz W..................watts

min ..............minutes ................alternating current

............direct current

n

o ................no load speed

................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal

(grounded) ................safety alert symbol

................Class II Construction .../min or rpm...revolutions or

(double insulated) reciprocation per minute

sfpm ............surface feet per minute

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

5

OPERATION

WARNING:

Before attempting any of the
following operations, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade
has stopped. Used saw blades can be hot.

BLADE INSTALLATION (FIGURE B)

- Push the saw blade locking lever (3) upward.

- With teeth facing forward, insert the shank of the
saw blade into the blade holder as far as it will go.

- Release the lever.

- Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.

ADJUSTING THE SHOE FOR BEVEL CUTS (FIGURE C)

WARNING: Neveruse the toolwhenthe shoeisloose orremoved.

The shoeplate can beset to a leftorright bevelangle ofupto45°.

To set the bevelangle:

-Pullthe shoebevelinglever (7)out andawayfromthe sawtounlockthe shoe(6) asshown in
figureC.

-Slide the shoeforward torelease itfrom the 0°positive stop
position.

-The shoecan bebeveled tothe leftortothe right andhas
detents at15°,30° and45°.

-Set theshoetothedesiredbevelangle. Use a protractorto
verifyangle accuracy.

-Pushthe shoebevelinglever back towards thesaw to lock
the shoe.

To resetthe shoe for straight cuts:

-Pullthe shoebevelinglever (7)out andawayfromthe saw
tounlockthe shoe(6)asshown infigureC.

-Rotateshoetoanangle of approximately 0°andthenpull
shoebackwards toengagethe 0°positivestop.

-Pushthe shoebevelinglever back towards thesaw to lock
the shoe.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Trigger switch

2. Lock-on button

3. Saw blade locking lever

4. Saw blade

5. Shoe sleeve

6. Shoe

7. Shoe beveling lever

8. Speed control wheel

9. Cutting action lever

10. LED Light

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

B

C

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

7

9

A

10

6

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

- To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (1).

- For continuous operation, squeeze the trigger switch then depress the lock-on button
(2). Once lock-on button is depressed, release the trigger switch.

- To switch the tool off, release the trigger switch. To switch the tool off, when in
continuous operation, squeeze the trigger and the lock will disengage.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (FIGURE D)

A speed control wheel (8) is located on the top of the
saw. The speed increases as the wheel is turned
from a low speed setting of 1 to a high speed setting
of 7.

CUTTING ACTION – ORBITAL OR STRAIGHT (FIGURE E)

Check that the tool is not locked ON before connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger
switch is locked ON when the tool is connected to the power supply, it will start
immediately. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.

This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, three orbital and one straight. Orbital
action has a more aggressive blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials
like wood or plastic. Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with a less smooth 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:

- Move the cutting action lever (9) between the four
cutting positions: 0, 1, 2, and 3.

- Position 0 is straight cutting.

- Positions 1, 2, and 3 are orbital cutting.

- The aggressiveness of the cut increases as the
lever is adjusted from one to three, with three being
the most aggressive cut.

LED LIGHT

The jig saw is equipped with a light which projects
on the cutting path.

- The light will come on when the trigger switch is depressed and will go off when the
trigger switch is released.

REMOVABLE SHOE SLEEVE (FIGURE F)

The non-marring shoe sleeve (5) should be used
when cutting surfaces that scratch easily, such as
laminate, veneer, or paint. It can also be used to
protect the shoe surface during transportation and
storage.

To attach shoe sleeve, place the front of the shoe
(6) into the front of the shoe sleeve (5) and lower the
jig saw as shown in figure F. The shoe sleeve will
click securely onto the rear of the shoe.

To remove shoe sleeve, grasp the sleeve from the
bottom at the two rear tabs and pull down and away
from the shoe.

D

E

F

7

Hints for optimum use

Sawing laminates

WARNING: As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering may occur on

the surface closest to the shoe plate.

- Use a fine-tooth saw blade.

- Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.

- To minimize splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or hardboard to both sides of the
workpiece and saw through this sandwich.

Sawing metal

- Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than sawing wood.

- Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.

- When cutting thin metal, clamp a piece of scrap wood to the back surface of the
workpiece and cut through this sandwich.

- Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut for easier operation and longer blade
life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene is preferred.

RIP / CIRCLE CUTTING (FIGURE G, H)

Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are
easily done with the rip fence / circle guide (not
included - available at extra cost).

Using the screw supplied with the accessory guide,
position as shown in figure G and thread the screw
into the shoe to clamp the fence securely.

When ripping, position as shown in figure G and slide
the rip fence under the screw from either side of the
saw. Set the cross bar (10) at desired distance from
blade and tighten screw. For ripping, the cross bar
should be down and against the straight edge of the
workpiece as shown.

When circle cutting, adjust rip fence so that distance
from blade to hole in fence arm (11) is at the desired
radius and tighten screw. Place saw so that hole in
fence arm is over center of circle to be cut (drill hole
for blade or cut inward from edge of material to get
blade into position). When saw is properly positioned,
drive a small nail through hole in fence arm. Using rip
fence as a pivot arm, begin cutting circle. For circle
cutting, the cross bar should be up, as shown in
figure H.

G

H

8

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working outlet.

• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
use immediately and have it
serviced at a Stanley FatMax
service center or authorized
servicer.)

• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit breaker to trip,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced at a Stanley
FatMax service center or
authorized servicer.)

• Cord or switch is damaged. • Have cord or switch replaced
at a Stanley FatMax Service
Center or Authorized Servicer

For assistance withyour product, visit our website at www.stanleytools.com. for a list of
service centers, or call the Stanley FatMax Customer Care Center at [phone]

9

MAINTENANCE

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at
www.stanleytools.com. Youcan alsoorder parts fromyour nearest Stanley FatMax Factory
Service Center or Stanley FatMax Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our
Customer Care Center at [phone].

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For
information about Stanley FatMax, its factory service centers or authorized warranty
service centers, visit our website at www.stanleytools.com or call our Customer Care
Center at [phone]. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed
against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or
attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at Stanley Tools, 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson,
Maryland 21286 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information
shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

ACCESSORIES

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by Stanley FatMax have

not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Stanley FatMax recommended accessories
should be used with this product.
A complete line of accessories is available from your Stanley FatMax Factory Service

Center or a Stanley FatMax Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web
Site www.stanleytools.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.

10

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Stanley FatMax will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials

or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase for tools (two years for batteries).
This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further
detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit
www.stanleytools.com or call [phone]. This warranty does not apply to
accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
in certain states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, Stanley FatMax tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE: Stanley FatMax will maintain the tool and replace worn parts

caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the

performance of your Stanley FatMax Power Tool for any reason, you can return it within
90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.

To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.stanleytools.com

WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT

If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call [phone] for a free
replacement.

Imported by

Stanley Tools

701 E. Joppa Road

Towson, Maryland 21286