SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Jigsaw wU462 wU462L
General power tool safety
warnings
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.
Save all warnings and 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.
WORK AREA SAFETY
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a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
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 children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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a) 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.
b) 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.
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
or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e) 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.
f) 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.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
a) 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 safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.Protective
b)
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the offposition 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.
d) 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.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery
pack 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.
d) 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.
e) Maintain power tools. 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.
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 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.
SERVICE
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a) 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.
Additional safety points for your
jigsaw
1
Always wear a dust mask.
2
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
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Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using the jig
saw. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
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Always wear hearing protection during extended periods of
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operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
Keep your hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the
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material being cut because the nearness of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily,
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or cause kickback.
Remove the plug from the socket before carr ying out any adjustment,
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servicing or maintenance.
Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential overheating.
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When an extension cable is required you must ensure it has the
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correct ampere rating for your power tool and is in a safe electrical
condition.
Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as indicated on the
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rating plate.
Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against a
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possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
Always check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden power cables
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and pipes.
After long working period, external metal parts and accessories could
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be hot.
Only withdraw the blade from the cut when the blade has been
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stopped moving.
The pivoting blade foot must be held firmly against the material being
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cut to reduce saw vibration, blade jumping and blade breakage.
Before cutting, check the cutting line is free of nails, screws, etc.
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If possible, ensure the work-piece is firmly clamped to prevent
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movement.
Never stop the cutting blade by applying side pressure to the blade.
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Your Jigsaw is a hand held tools, do not clamp your Jigsaw.
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Warning: Some dust particles created by power sawing, contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paints.
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:
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Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter microscopic particles.
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To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
Double insulation
Warning
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Wear ear protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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Component list
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On/Off switch
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Lock-On button
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Hand grip areas
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Hex key
5
Dust tube
6
Plastic foot plate protection
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Base plate
8
Retainer
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Pendulum action control
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Roller guide
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Saw blade*
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Parallel guide fixtures
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Protection finger
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SDS clamping mechanism for saw blade release
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Variable speed control (See Fig. B)
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Dust cover (See Fig. C )
17
Splintering protector (See Fig.K)
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Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in
standard delivery.
Technical data
Vibration information
Description WORX Jigsaw
Typ e WU462 WU462L (460- 679-designation of machinery,
representative of Jigsaw)
Type WU462 WU462L
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Voltage 220-240V~50/60Hz 110V~50Hz
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Power input 720W
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No load speed 800-2800/min
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Stroke length 26mm
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Bevel capacity ±45°
Cutting
capacity,
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max.
thickness
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Protection class
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Machine weight 2.7kg
Wood 135mm
Aluminum 20mm
Steel 10mm
/II
Noise information
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A weighted sound pressure LpA 85dB(A)
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A weighted sound power LwA 96dB(A)
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KPA&KWA 3.0dB(A)
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Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 80dB(A)
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to
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EN 60745:
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Cutting wood
Cutting sheet
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metal
Warning: The vibration emission value during actual use of the
power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the ways
in which the tool is used dependant on the following examples and
other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained
The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and
in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration
accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these
instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is
not adequately managed.
Warning: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the
actual conditions of use should also take account of all parts of the
operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off
and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job. This may
significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Vibration emission value a
Uncertainty Kcw=1.5m/s²
Vibration emission value a
Uncertainty Kcm=1.5m/s²
= 6.9m/s
h.cw
=9.0m/s
h.cm
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Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk.
ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills and blades
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well
lubricated (where appropriate)
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration
accessories.
Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across
a number of days.
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C or less
Accessories
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Hex key 1
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Plastic foot plate protection 1
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Dust tube 1
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Splintering protector 1
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Wood cutting blade 1
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Metal cutting blade 1
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Aluminium cutting blade 1
You can only use the blade type shown in fig D. Don’t use other
blade types.
We recommend that you buy all your accessories from the store
where you purchased the tool. Use good quality accessories marked
with a well-known brand name. Refer to the accessory packaging for
further details. Store personnel can also help and advise.
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Operating instructions
Note: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for sawing wood, plastic, metal and building
materials while resting firmly on the workpiece. It is suitable for
straight and cur ved cuts with mitre angles to 45°. The saw blade
recommendations are to be observed.
ON/OFF SWITCH
1
Depress to star t and release to stop your tool.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
2
Depress on /off switch (1) then lock-on button (2 ) (See Fig. A), release
on/ off switch first then lock- on button second. Your switch is now
locked on for continuous use. To switch off your tool just depress and
release on/off switch.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
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The variable speed control is at the rear of the machine. Adjust the
variable speed control to increase or decrease the speed (See Fig. B)
according to the material, material thickness and blade specification
to be used (also possible during no load operation). See Chart 1 for
general guidance on speed selection.
Avoid prolonged use at very low speed as this may damage your
jigsaw’s motor.
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Chart 1
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Material Speed setting
Wood 5-6
Metal 3- 4
Aluminium 3-5
PVC 3-4
Ceramic 3-5
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HAND GRIP AREAS
Always ensure you maintain a firm grip whilst operating your jigsaw.
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DUST COVER (See Fig. C1, C2)
Mount the dust cover (16) onto the machine in such a manner that
the holders in the centre of the dust cover engage on the protection
finger (13). To remove the dust cover (16), grasp it by the side and
pull it off toward the front.
Note:Use the dust cover only with a mitre angle of 0°.
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BLADE FITTING
You can only use the blade type shown in Fig D. To open the blade
holder, briefly press the SDS clamping mechanism (14) and hold in
position (See Fig. E1, E2). Then fully insert the blade into the blade
holder slot with blade teeth facing forward and release the ring,
which will self rotate and clamp over the top of the blade. Push the
blade into the blade holder again to ensure it is locked in position.
Ensure the edge of the blade is located in the groove of the roller
guide (See Fig. F).
Warning : Blade teeth are very sharp. For best cutting
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quality you need.
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ROLLER GUIDE
Ensure the blade is located and runs smoothly in the groove
(See Fig. F) otherwise the pendulum function will not work correctly
and the blade will not be supported during cutting.
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PENDULUM ACTION CONTROL
The pendulum action varies the forward cutting angle of the blade for
increased cutting efficiency. This can also be adjusted during no load
running. Refer to the chart 2 for more details. Do not use excessive
blade force when cutting with the pendulum action. The blade cuts
on the upward stroke only (See Fig. G).
0 Thin materials. Fine cuts. Tight curves.
I Hard materials, (e.g. steel & chipboard ).
II Thick materials (e.g. wood) & plastic.
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Chart 2
Fast cuts (e.g. softwood). Cutting in the direction of the
wood grain.
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BASE PLATE
Adjusting the angle of the base plate enables bevel cutting. The base
plate must always be held firmly against the materials being cut to
reduce saw vibration, blade jumping or blade breakage.
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BASE PLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. H1, H2)
Use a hex key (4). Loosen the bolts (c) securing the base plate. For
preset angles rotate so the lines of the angle on the base plate and
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retainer (8) superposition at the desired angle (b) (0°,15°,30°,45°).
For other mitre angles, rotate to your desired angle (use a protractor
scale). Following one of the above procedures, hold the base plate
in position and firmly tighten the bolts to clamp the base plate at that
angle. Finally, check the angle and ensure the base plate is firmly
clamped. The angle markings on the base plate are accurate for most
general purposes but it is recommended for accurate work to set the
angle with a protractor and make a test cut on other material.
(See Fig. H1)
For sawing close to edges, the base plate can be offset to the rear.
Remove the dust cover. Release the clamping bolts of the base plate
and push the base plate toward the mains cable to the stop.Close
the base plate clamping bolts to lock the base plate in the adjusted
position. Sawing with the base plate offset is possible only with a
mitre angle of 0°. (See Fig. H2)
PLASTIC FOOT PLATE PROTECTION (See Fig. I)
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Your tool is equipped with base plate protection that protects finer
surface.
To attached, hook the protection over front of base plate and snap
into base plate.
DUST TUBE ( See Fig. J1, J2)
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Mount the dust tube (5 ) into the opening of the base plate (7). Make
sure that the plastic tip( d) of the vacuum connection engages into the
corresponding opening (e) on the housing as shown in the figure.
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PROTECTION FINGER
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The finger is located in front of the blade holder. Whilst working, it will
help prevent accidental contact with moving blade.
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DUST BLOWER AIR HOLE
This is a small aperture located underneath the housing just behind
the blade guide. Ensure this is kept clean to allow the airflow to
continually blow dust away from the cutting area.
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SPLINTERING PROTECTOR
The splintering protector (17) prevents the splintering of the surface
when sawing in wooden materials. Press the splintering protector
from below into the base plate (See Fig. K).
Note: Use the splintering protector only with a mitre angle of 0°.
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Working hints for your jigsaw
If your power tool becomes too hot, especially when used at low
speed, set the speed to maximum and run no Load for 2-3 minutes to
cool the motor. Avoid prolonged usage at ver y low speeds.
GENERAL
Always use a blade suited to the material and material thickness to
be cut. Always ensure the work–piece is firmly held or clamped to
prevent movement. For easier control, use low speed to start cutting,
then increase to correct speed.
Any movement of the material may affect the quality of the cut. The
blade cuts on the upward stroke and may chip the uppermost. Ensure
your uppermost surface is a non-visible surface when your work is
finished.
CUTTING LAMINATES
Use a fine tooth blade when cutting most laminates and thin wood
materials. To reduce edge chipping, clamp pieces of waste wood at
both ends on both sides and cut through the wood during cutting.
CIRCLE CUTTING
Do not use the pendulum action when cutting tight circles or angles.
PLUNGE SAWING
Plunge cutting may be used only on soft materials such as wood,
aerated concrete, gypsum plaster boards, etc.!
Use only short saw blades.
Place the front edge of the base plate on the workpiece and switch
on. Press the machine firmly against the workpiece and plunge the
saw blade slowly into the workpiece.
As soon as the complete surface of the base plate rests on the work
piece, continue to saw along the cutting line. (See Fig L1,L2)
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L2
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METAL CUTTING
Use a finer tooth blade for ferrous metals and a coarse tooth blade
for non-ferrous metals. When cutting thin sheet metals always clamp
wood on both sides of the sheet to reduce vibration or tearing of the
sheet metal. Both wood and sheet metal must be cut. Do not force
the cutting blade when cutting thin metal or sheet steel, as they are
harder materials and will take longer to cut. Excessive blade force
may reduce the life of the blade or damage the motor. To reduce heat
during metal cutting, add a little lubricant along the cutting line.
Maintenance
Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use
water or chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with
a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the
motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is
normal.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its ser vice agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Environmental protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.
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Plug replacement
(UK & Ireland only)
If you need to replace the fitted plug then follow the instructions
below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the
following code :
BLUE =NEUTR AL BROWN = LIVE
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is colored blue must
be connected to the terminal which is marked with N. The wire which
is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with L.
Note: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great
care in disposing of the plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed
to prevent engaging into a socket.
Warning!
Never connect live
or neutral wires to
the earth terminal
of the plug. Only
fit an approved
13ABS1363/A plug
and the correct
rated fuse.
Connect
Blue to N
(neutral)
Outer sleeve
firmly clamped
13 Amp fuse approved
to BS1362
Brown L (live)
Cable grip
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EC
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Positec Power Tools (Europe) Ltd, PO Box 152,
Leeds, LS10 9DS, UK
Declare that the product,
Description WORX Jigsaw
Typ e WU462 WU462L (460-679-designation of machinery,
representative of Jigsaw)
Function Sawing various materials
Complies with the following Directives,
EC Machiner y Directive 2006/42/EC
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EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
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EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
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Standards conform to
EN 55014-1 EN 55014-2 EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3 EN 60745-1 EN 60745-2-11
The person authorized to compile the technical file,
Name Russell Nicholson
Address Positec Power Tools (Europe) Ltd, PO Box 152,
Leeds, LS10 9DS, UK
2011/12 / 12
Leo Yue
POSITEC Qualit y Manager
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Copyright © 2012, Positec. All Rights Reserved.
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