Ozito OZJS400A User manual

Jigsaw
400 Watt
Operation Manual
3 Year Replacement Warranty
OZJS400A
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Motor: 400W
Input: 230V ~ 50Hz
No load speed: 500 - 2,900 spm
Stroke depth: 18mm
Bevel: + / - 45°
Blade fitment: Bayonet
Tool weight: 2.0kg
Cutting capacities: Timber 55mm
Mild steel 6mm
Plastic 12mm
Features Lock on switch
Variable speed
SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. OZJS400A
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1. Dust shield 5. Switch lock on button
2. Variable speed dial 6. Dust extraction adaptor
3. On/off trigger switch 7. Adjustable shoe
4. Soft grip handle 8. Guide roller (for the blade)
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INTRODUCTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Congratulations on purchasing an Ozito Jigsaw. We aim to
provide quality tools at an affordable price. We hope you
will enjoy using this tool for many years.
Your Ozito Jigsaw OZJS400A has been designed for cutting
a variety of materials including timber, mild steel and
plastic. It is intended for DIY use only.
Warning! When using mains-powered equipment, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce
risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.
Read and understand the manual prior to operating this tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for
future reference.
The electric motor has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check
that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Note: The supply of 230V and 240V on Ozito tools are interchangeable for
Australia and New Zealand.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician or a
power tool repairer in order to avoid a hazard.
Note: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety
precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added
protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
Using an Extension Lead
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this
tool. Before use, inspect the extension lead for signs of damage, wear and
ageing. Replace the extension lead if damaged or defective.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely.
Use of an extension lead not suitable for the power input of the tool or which
is damaged or defective may result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock.

GENERAL
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1. Keep work areas clean. Cluttered work areas and benches can cause
accidents.
2. Consider work area environment. Do not expose your tool to high
humidity or rain. Do not use your tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep
the work area well lit. Do not use your tool where there is a risk of causing
fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases.
3. Keep children away. Do not allow children, visitors or animals to
come near the work area or to touch the tool or power lead.
4. Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these
can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear non-slip footwear when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out
of the way.
5. Head protection. Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask
whenever the operations may produce dust or flying particles. Wear
ear protection whenever the sound level seems uncomfortable.
6. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators).
Electric safety can be further improved by using a high sensitivity
(30 mA / 30 mS) residual current device (RCD).
7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
8. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate the tool when you are tired.
9. Secure work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the work piece; it
is safer as it frees both hands to operate the tool.
10.Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Always check that adjusting
keys and wrenches are removed from the tool before operating the tool.
11.Extension leads. Before use inspect the extension leads and replace if
damaged. When using the tool outdoors, only use extension leads
intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly.
12.Use appropriate tool. The intended use is described in this
instruction manual. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the
job of a heavy duty tool. The tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was intended. Do not force the tool.
Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment, or performance of
any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

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GENERAL (cont.)
13.Check for damaged parts. Before use carefully check the tool and
power lead for damage. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving
parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. Ensure that the tool will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the tool if any
parts are damaged or defective. Do not use the tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer. Never attempt any
repairs yourself.
14.Unplug the tool. Shut off the power and wait for the tool to come to a
complete standstill before leaving it unattended. Unplug the tool when it
is not in use, before changing any parts of the tool, accessories or
attachments and before servicing.
15.Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool with a finger on the
on/off switch. Make sure the tool is switched off when plugging in.
16. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by its cord or pull it to
disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
17.Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure that these
are connected and properly used.
18.Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, locked
up or high place, out of reach of children.
19. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and in good condition for
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions for maintenance and
changing accessories. Keep handles and switches dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
20.Have your tool repaired by an electrician or a power tool repairer.
This power tool complies with relevant safety requirements. To avoid
danger, electrical appliances must only be repaired by qualified technicians
using original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger
to the user.
21.Users. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirmed persons without supervision. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance.
22.Replacement of the supply cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer in order to
avoid a hazard.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIGSAWS
• Pull out all nails in the material before starting to saw. Cutting nails
may damage your tool.
• Do not cut hollow pipe with the jigsaw. Do not cut material above the
specified thicknesses stated within this manual
• Always allow enough clearance underneath the material to ensure the
blade does not touch the floor, table etc.
• Do not touch moving parts with your fingers or hands.
• Do not cut through walls or cavities without first checking for hidden
electrical wires.
• Ensure that you have tightened the blade prior to starting the machine.
• When finishing sawing, wait until the saw blade has ceased moving
prior to removing it from the material.
• Do not touch the saw blade immediately after use. Allow time for the
blade to cool, otherwise it could burn you due to the heat generated
during sawing.
• Always check accessories to ensure that they are suitable for the
operating speeds of this tool.
• Incorrect accessories can break apart at high speed and cause serious
damage or injury.
• Do not secure the jigsaw upside down in a vice or work bench and use
it as a saw bench. This can lead to serious injury.
• Always use the appropriate blade for the material being cut. There are
special blades for each type of material. Please check with your retailer
or accessory packaging to determine the appropriate type of blade for
the material.
Warning! Some dust created by sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products, and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated timber.
The risk from such exposures vary depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals; work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and
when drilling/chiselling overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by
your eyes and inhaled easily and may cause health complications.

OPERATION
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Turning the Jigsaw On/off
To turn on the jigsaw, squeeze the trigger. To turn off, release the trigger. The
tool can be locked on for continuous use by squeezing the trigger fully and
depressing the lock button, gently release both the lock on button and the
trigger, the tool will continue to operate. To turn the tool off from a locked on
position, squeeze and release the trigger once. Do not unplug from the power
supply with the switch in the locked on position. Always turn the tool off before
disconnecting from the power supply.
Warning! A tool with the switch locked on will start immediately when
plugged in to a live power supply. Always make sure the switch is in the
released position prior to connecting the tool to a power supply.
Variable Speed Dial
The dial is incorporated into the trigger switch. The maximum speed of your
tool can be changed by rotating the variable speed dial to the desired
setting. The dial not only lets you select the speed to suit the job, but in
doing so saves the blade from undue wear.
The variable speed dial can be set so the maximum speed of the tool is
limited anywhere from 500 - 2,900 spm.
Adjusting the Shoe
The shoe (base plate) should always be kept flat against the work piece when
performing a cut. Should a bevel (angle) cut be required the shoe can be
accurately tilted to angles between 0º - 45º left or right.
Before performing any adjustments ensure
the tool has been switched off and is
disconnected from any power supply.
Turn the jigsaw upside down and remove
the allen key from the holder on the
tool-end of the power cord. Loosen the
two allen key bolts anti clockwise (fig. 1).
Align the holes (as shown in fig 1). The
shoe can then be tilted between 0 and
45° left or right. Refer to the bevel scale
(fig. 2) for the marked angles of 0, 15, 30
or 45°. To secure in the chosen angle align
the line corresponding with number to the
housing of the tool and tighten the two
allen key bolts clockwise. The angle set in
fig 2 is 45° left.
Allen key bolts
Fig 1
Fig 2

Insertion and Removal of Blades
Before performing any adjustments ensure
the tool has been switched off and is
disconnected from any power supply.
Turn the jigsaw upside down, and slide
The dust shield towards the shoe as far as
it will go. This will aid access to both
blade securing bolts. Remove the allen
key from the holder on the tool-end of the
power cord. Use the key to loosen the two
blade securing bolts which can be
accessed through the open slots in the
dust shield. Insert the shaft end of the
blade through the base of the shoe into
the blade holder. Ensure the teeth of the
blade face towards the front of the saw
and that the back edge (flat edge) of the
blade is secured with in the guide rollers groove. When the blade is
inserted as far as it will go secure it in place by tightening the bolts
clockwise. Return the dust shield into position prior to operating
the jigsaw.
Dust Extraction
With the adaptor supplied the tool can be attached to most portable
vacuum cleaners. To utilise this facility, connect the dust extraction
adaptor to the dust extraction port at the rear of the jigsaw. Fit the
vacuum hose in or over the adaptor, depending on the hose size.
Note: The dust extraction system will only work when a house hold
vacuum cleaner or dust extraction machine is connected to the tool as
described above.
OPERATION (cont.)
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Blade holder
Guide roller
Fig 3

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OPERATION (cont.)
Cutting
It is recommended to first mark your intended cutting line with a pencil or
appropriate marker.
Start the tool and wait a short moment until the blade achieves maximum
speed. Put the bottom of the base on the work piece and move forward
slowly along the cutting line. Take extra care and time when cutting curved
lines, this reduces stress on the blade and avoids blade breakage.
Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Cutting Metal
Your jigsaw can be used for cutting light gauge ferrous sheet and non-ferrous
metals such as copper, brass, aluminium, etc. It is advisable when cutting
sheet metal to clamp a backing sheet of soft wood or plywood to the work
as this will enable you to obtain a clean cut without vibration and the
possibility of tearing the metal. Both metal and wood backing are sawn
together. Do not force the cutting blade into the metal as this will reduce the
life of the blade and possibly damage the motor. Cutting thin metal will take
longer than cutting even a relatively thick piece of wood, so do not be
tempted to speed up the operation by forcing the saw. Spread a thin film of
oil along the proposed cutting line before commencing to saw metal. Always
select the right blade for the job.
Pocket and Round Cutting
When needing to start a cut from the centre of a work piece, drill a hole
using a 12mm drill bit to allow the blade to pass through the hole in order to
begin the cut. When cutting tight curves reduce the speed of the saw.
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MAINTENANCE
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• After each use, blow air through the tool housing to ensure it is free
from all dust particles that may build up. Build up of dust particles may
cause the tool to overheat and fail.
• If the enclosure of the tool requires cleaning do not use solvents but a
moist soft cloth only. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
• When the carbon brushes wear out the tool will spark and/or stop. The
brushes are a wearing component of the tool and should be replaced
prior to the carbon wearing out fully. Brushes will wear out after many
uses but before they do take the tool to an electrician or a power tool
repairer for quick and low cost replacement. Always replace both
brushes at the same time.
Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries
caused by the repair of the tool by an unauthorised person or by
mishandling of the tool.

AUSTRALIA (Head Office)
1 - 23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175
Telephone: [phone]
Website: www.ozito.com.au
Email: [email protected]
1 x Jigsaw OZJS400A
1 x Blade
1 x Dust extraction adaptor
1 x Allen key
1 x Operation manual
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WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY FORM AND CONFIRMED BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT SHOULD BE
RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
The warranty is only made available by returning the product to your nearest
Bunnings Warehouse with a confirmed Bunnings register receipt.
PURCHASED FROM:__________________________________________________
DATE PURCHASED: __________________________________________________
3 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your Ozito tool is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the original date of
purchase and is intended for DIY (Do it yourself) use only.
WARNING
The following actions will result in the warranty being void.
• Professional, Industrial or high frequency use.
• If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other than that specified on the
tool.
• If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse,
accidents or alterations.
• If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way.
Note: Warranty excludes consumable parts such as carbon brushes, dust extraction
adaptors, blades, fence guides and other accessories.
YOUR WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED
BY YOU AT ALL TIMES.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO
RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY OR
REPAIR PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE HELPLINE:
Australia 1800 069 486
New Zealand 0508 069 486
TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AVAILABLE. AN OZITO CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE WILL TAKE YOUR CALL AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU MAY HAVE RELATING TO THE WARRANTY POLICY OR PROCEDURE.