Panasonic EY4541 - Manual (Page 9)

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Adjusting the orbital stroke mode
• Adjust the orbital stroke mode to the
object to be cut.
3 2
1
0
Lever
position
Blade
movement
Main
applications
0
Vertical only
• Cutting hard met-
als such as steel
• Smooth cutting of
building materials
and plywood
boards
• Cutting around
small curves
1
Low orbital stroke
mode
• Cutting softer
metals such as
aluminum and
other non-ferrous
metals
• Cutting hardwood,
plywood boards
and plastics
2
Medium orbital
stroke mode
• Cutting fairly soft
materials
• Cutting wood and
composite boards
• High-speed cut-
ting of aluminum
and soft steel
3
High orbital
stroke mode
• Cutting soft mate-
rials
• High-speed cut-
ting of materials
such as wood,
composite boards
and plastics
• If you would like to produce a cleaner
finish, set the orbital stroke mode to
a lower level.
Anti-splintering plate
Use the anti-splintering plate to reducing
splinter while cutting wood.
Installation
1. Set the base at 90 degree position.
2. Place the anti-splintering plate on the
underside of the base, and gently
push it to be installed.
• Install so that the beveled edge of the
slot in the middle of the anti-splintering
plate is facing toward the jigsaw.
Dust adapter for vacuum cleaner
(EY9H009E) (Available as an ac-
cessory, not included)
You can use a vacuum cleaner to
collect cutting dust while cutting.
Installation
1. Attach the hook of the dust collection
adapter to the front of the base.
2. Snap the rear to install it.
3. Attach the hose of the vacuum cleaner.