Trotec PJSS11-20V Operating Manual

PJSS 11-20V

EN

OPERATING MANUAL

CORDLESS PENDULUM
ACTION JIGSAW

TRT-BA-PJSS11-20V-TC-001-EN

Table of contents

Notes regarding the operating manual................................. 1

Info

Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.

Safety .....................................................................................2

Information about the device................................................6

Transport and storage...........................................................9

Start-up................................................................................10

Operation .............................................................................16

Available accessories..........................................................17

Errors and faults..................................................................18

Maintenance ........................................................................19

Disposal ...............................................................................19

Notes regarding the operating manual

Symbols

Warning of electrical voltage

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.

Warning of hot surface

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to hot surface.

Follow the manual

Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.

Wear hearing protection

Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear hearing protection.

Wear safety glasses

Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear eye protection.

Wear a protective mask

Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear a protective mask.

Wear protective clothing

Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear protective clothing.

Wear protective gloves

Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear protective gloves.

You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:

PJSS 11-20V

Warning of sharp object

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to pointed objects.

Warning of hand injuries

This symbol indicates dangers to the health of persons
due to hand injuries.

Warning

This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.

Caution

This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.

Note

This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.

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Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!

Warning
Observe all the safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and technical data provided with this
power tool.

Failure to follow the instructions below may result in
electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

The term power tool used in the safety warnings refers to both
mains-operated and battery-powered electric tools (with/
without power cable).

General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Work area
safety

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a residual current device(RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

electric shock.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Personal
safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power 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.

Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 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 children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Electrical
safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.

• Do not 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 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 electric
shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key 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. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. The use of a dust

extraction system may reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools

allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. A careless action can cause severe

injury within a fraction of a second.

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Power tool
use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and / or

the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive

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

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools and accessories carefully. Check

for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

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

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

• Keep handles and gripping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and gripping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Battery tool
use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from

other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the

battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

the battery. Avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not use a damaged or modified battery. Damaged or
modified batteries can behave unexpectedly and lead to
fires, explosions or injuries.

• Do not expose a battery to fire or excessively high
temperatures. Exposure to fire or temperatures above
130°C (265°F) may cause an explosion.

• Follow all the instructions for charging and never

charge the battery or the cordless tool outside the
temperature range specified in the operating
instructions. Incorrect charging or charging outside of the

permissible temperature range can destroy the battery and
increase the risk of fire.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Device-specific safety warnings for jigsaws

• Hold the device by its insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the insertion tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting a

"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Use appropriate detection equipment to track down

concealed supply lines or consult the local utility
companies. Contact with electrical lines may result in fire

and electric shock. Damaging a gas line may lead to an
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage and may cause an electric shock.

• Vibrations can be harmful to the human hand-arm
system. Keep the vibration exposure time to a minimum.

• Secure the workpiece. The grip of tensioning devices or a
vice is more secure than holding the workpiece only by
hand.

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• Clean the shank of the saw blade before inserting it. A
dirty shank cannot be fastened securely.

• Check the saw blade for tight fit. A loose saw blade
could fall out and injure you.

• Before switching on the power tool, ensure that the
insertion tool can move freely. If the device is switched
on with a jammed insertion tool, the resulting forces can
be extreme causing the device to kick out sideways.

• Do not work on moistened material or moist surfaces.

• Only hold the power tool against the workpiece when
the tool is switched on and running. Otherwise there is
a risk of kickbacks.

• Make sure that the base plate is positioned securely
on the contact face during sawing. A jammed saw blade
could break or cause a kickback.

• Keep your hands out of the sawing area. Do not reach
underneath the workpiece. Risk of injury upon contact with
the saw blade.

• Keep your hands away from lifting rod and quick-
release chuck. Crushing hazard upon contact with these
components.

• Ensure sufficient ventilation.

• Regularly check the quick-release chuck for wear or

damage.

• Only use intact, flawless saw blades. Bent and blunt
saw blades could break or cause a kickback.

• Do not attempt to slow down the saw blade movement

by pressing against the blade from the side once the
device is switched off. The saw blade could be damaged,

break or cause a kickback.

• Switch off the power tool when your operation is

completed, but do not remove the saw blade from the
kerf until it has come to a standstill. This serves to

avoid a kickback, then you can put the power tool down
safely.

• Immediately switch off the power tool if the insertion
tool gets jammed. The power tool can lash out to the side
owing to the forces that build up consequently.

• Wait until the power tool has come to a standstill,
before putting it down. The insertion tool could get
caught resulting in a loss of control of the power tool.

Intended use

Only use the device PJSS 11-20V:

• for straight and curved cuts at angular workpieces made of
wood, plastic and light metal while keeping base plate
contact,

• for mitre cuts up to an angle of 45° at angular workpieces
made of wood, plastic and light metal,

whilst adhering to the technical data (see operating manual).

We recommend using the power tool with original Trotec
accessories.

Improper use

• The device is not intended for processing damp wood.

• The device is not intended for processing glass or stone.

• The device is not intended for freehand operation without
base plate contact.

Personnel qualifications

People who use this device must:

• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.

Personal protective equipment

Wear hearing protection.

Excessive noise can lead to hearing loss.

Wear eye protection.

With it you protect your eyes from splintering, falling
and flying pieces which could cause injuries.

Wear a protective mask.

It saves you from inhaling harmful dusts generated
when processing workpieces.

Wear protective gloves.

They protect your hands from burns, crushing injuries
and skin abrasions.

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Residual risks

Warning of electrical voltage

Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!

Warning

Do not process materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.

Warning

Make sure not to hit power, gas or water lines when
working with a power tool.
If necessary, use a pipe detector to check the wall you
want to drill in or slit open.

Warning of electrical voltage

Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!

Warning of electrical voltage

Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket and the battery from the device!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.

Warning of electrical voltage

There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.

Warning of explosive substances

Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 45
°C! Do not let the battery come into contact with water
or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There is a
risk of explosion!

Warning of hot surface

The insertion tool might still be hot after the
application. Burn hazard when touching the insertion
tool.
Do not touch the insertion tool bare-handed!
Wear protective gloves!

Warning of hand injuries

Crushing hazard near saw blade and base plate if
handled without due care.
Wear protective gloves!

Warning

Risk of injuries caused by flying parts or bursting tool
heads.

Warning

Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!

Warning

The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.

Warning

Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.

Caution

Vibration emissions can cause a health hazard if the
device is used for an extended period of time or if it is
not properly handled and maintained.

Caution

Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.

Note

If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.

Warning of sharp object

Parts of the saw blade are sharp. Risk of injuries if
handled without due care.
Wear protective gloves!

Warning

Toxic dusts!
The harmful / toxic dusts produced during operation
pose of risk to the health of the operator and persons
in the vicinity.
Wear eye protection and a dust mask!

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Information about the device

Device description

The device PJSS 11-20V is suited for varied sawing operations
with a quick sawing progress due to the adjustable pendulum
action.

The anti-splinter guard ensures tear-free cuts.
The pendulum action can be set to 3 levels, or switched off if

required.
The saw blades can be exchanged without tools.
The base plate can be adjusted with an Allen wrench and allows

for cutting angles of 15°, 30° and 45°.
The work area is illuminated by an LED.
The battery comes with its own battery level indication. As a

result you can check the current charging status without having
to connect it to the device.

Furthermore the device is equipped with a fan function for a
cutting line without sawdust and with an integrated connection
for effective external vacuum cleaning.

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