Handyman tips-jigsaws :the way they work and maintenance tips

JIGSAWSwhole casing with maintenence spray.
The jigsaw makes light work of cutting curves andSAFETY FIRST
intricate shapes in wood,plastic etc.1.always wear a mask for cutting materials especially
The workings are the same for all types and models.MDF boards
With the machine pluged in,the speed selector in2.use a dust extraction bag or a vacuum to catch the
tuned for optimum performance and depending ondust for safe disposal
the type of materialto be cut3.
Once the on button is depressed the motor kicks inTROUBLESHOOTINGjigsaw does not work
and turns over the crankshaft which operates the1.faulty wiring-check the fuses and wires to make
pendulum swing arm,this makes the blade move upsure they are not blown or loose.
and down in quick succesion over the blade support2.the thermal cut out has malfunctioned-clean the
roller-at the same time the internal coolingfan blowsairvents and leave for 10 minutesjigsaw does not cut
the debris from the cutting path.straight
MAINTENANCE1.suspect blade-chek to see whether the blade is
1.replace worn blades because this make you have tostraight and of god quality-cheap blades can be bent
use excessive force to cut the material which in turnby handquality blades cannot
puts a strainon the motor.Use the corect blade for2.blade support roller not aligned properly-rest the
the right kind of job.rollers by undoing the base plate and realigning.
2.clean the air vents with a vaccum,and spray the