Sears BT400 Saw User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
Before plugging your jig saw in, ensure
that the trigger switch is in the OFF
position.
To turn the saw on, squeeze the trigger
switch, as shown in Figure 3. The
speed of the saw is determined by how
much the trigger switch is depressed.
To turn the tool off, release the trigger
switch.
The tool can be locked on for
continuous operation by fully squeezing
and holding the trigger switch while you
depress the lock-on button shown in
Fig. 3. With the lock-on button
depressed, release the trigger switch
and the tool will continue to run. To
release from lock position, squeeze and
release the trigger. Always disengage
the lock before disconnecting from the
power supply. Do not overload your jig
saw as this could damage the motor.
Use your saw only for its intended
purpose.
operate, check the power supply.
INSTALLING BLADES
BEFORE INSTALLING BLADES, TURN
OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL.
Your jig saw uses the Quick Clamp™
blade changing system. To install a
blade, lift the Quick Clamp™ lever
(Figure 1). Ensure the blade teeth are
facing forward and insert the saw blade
shank fully into the blade clamp.
Release the lever and the blade will be
Blade Clamp Lever
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clamped securely in place. To release
the blade, lift the lever.
ROLLER SUPPORT GUIDE
The roller support guide on your jig saw
improves its performance when cutting
tough materials by adding support to the
blade. This support should be adjusted
so that the roller touches the back of the
blade when cutting. Ensure the blade is
aligned with the groove in the roller.
Adjust the support roller by loosening
the screw on the bottom of the shoe
(Fig.2) and moving the shoe so that the
roller touches the back edge of the
blade. Retighten screw. Lubricating the
guide roller from time to time with a drop
of oil will extend the life of the roller.
Roller Support Guide
Screw
Shoe
2
Lock On Button
Trigger Switch
Blade Storage
Dust Blower
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