Wickes PSJ700 User manual

PSJ700
223746
PENDULUM JIGSAW
700W

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CONTENTS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 3
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ACCESSORIES
COMPONENT LIST
SYMBOLS
NOISE INFORMATION
TECHNICAL DATA
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WORK HINTS FOR YOUR JIGSAW
MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PLUG REPLACEMENT (ONLY FOR REWIRABLE PLUG OF UK & IRELAND)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re 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.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable 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.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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.
Unmodied 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.
3. 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective 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 off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger 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. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing 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 dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, from

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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 and accessories. 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.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
JIGSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Hold jigsaw 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.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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COMPONENT LIST
LED light button
Variable speed control
Hand grip areas
Wrench
Vacuum adaptor
Dust-blowing switch
Base plate
Angle plate
Plastic foot plate protection
Pendulum action control
Parallel guide
Roller guide
Locking knob
Tool-free blade holder
Finger protection
On/off switch
Lock-on button
Wood cutting blade
Metal cutting blade
LED light
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SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, read all of this
instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
TECHNICAL DATA
Rated Voltage
Rated Power
Rated No-load speed
Stroke length
Charger Protection class
Bevel capacity
Cutting capacity max. Steel
Wood
Aluminium
Machine weight
230-240V~50Hz
700W
800-3000 /min
20mm
/II
0-45deg. L&R
10mm
80mm
20mm
2.13Kg
Wear dust mask
Double insulated
Waste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your local authorities or retailer for recycling
advice.
Vacuum adapter 1
Hex key 1
Parallel guide 1
Wood cutting blade 1
Metal cutting blade 1
Plastic foot plate protection 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use good quality
accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake.
Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.
ACCESSORIES

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NOISE INFORMATION
A weighted sound pressure LpA: 85.78 dB(A)
A weighted sound power LwA: 96.78 dB(A)
KpA & KwA 3.0 dB(A)
Wear ear protection.
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 62841:
Cutting boards Vibration emission value ah,B = 15.063 m/s²
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²
Cutting steel metal
Vibration emission value ah,WB = 20.492 m/s²
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²
The declared vibration total value and the declared noise emission value have been measured in accordance with a
standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration total value and the declared noise emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
WARNING! The vibration and noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared
value depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed 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 of 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 and noise 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 signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period, helping
to minimize 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 and noise accessories.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.
VIBRATION INFORMATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
Intended Use
This tool is intended for sawing wood, plastic, metal and building materials while resting rmly on the workpiece.
It is suitable for straight and curved cuts with bevel angles to 45°. The saw blade recommendations are to be observed.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Depress to start and release to stop your tool.
SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON
Depress on/off switch (16) then lock-on button (17),
release on/off switch (16) rst then lock-on button (17)
second. Your switch is now locked on for continuous
use. To switch off your tool just depress and release on/
off switch (16).
Adjust the thumb-wheel to increase or decrease the
speed according to the material, material thickness and
blade specication 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.
Chart 1
Material Speed setting
Wood 5-6
Metal 3-4
Aluminum 3-5
PVC 3-4
Ceramic 3-5
1. ON/OFF SWITCH (See Fig. A)
2. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. B)
Fig. A
Fig. B
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2
Always ensure you maintain a rm grip whilst operating your jigsaw.
3. HAND GRIP AREAS

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The tool is equipped with a LED work light (20) which will
illuminate while working. Switch on the tool, press the
LED light button (1) and the LED light will be on. Press
the LED light button (1) again, and the LED light will be
off.
4. LED LIGHT (See Fig. C) Fig. C
NOTE: Remove the plug from the socket before carrying
out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. Wear
protective gloves when assembling the saw blade. You
can only use the blade type shown in Fig D1. Don’t use
other blade types.
INSERTING THE SAW BLADE
To open the blade holder rotate the ring clockwise
(Jigsaw upside down) and hold in position. 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 blade guide.
REMOVING THE SAW BLADE
To remove a blade, hold the blade and rotate the blade
holder ring clockwise then lift out the blade (blade could
be spring ejected).
Warning: Blade teeth are very sharp. For best
cutting results ensure you use a blade suited to
the material and cut quality you need.
5. BLADE FITTING (See Fig. D1-D3)
Fig. D1
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2
Fig. D2
Fig. D3

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Slide the parallel guide (11) arm through both parallel
guide xtures and tighten the locking knob (13) to
achieve the required cutting distance. The parallel
guide (11) can be mounted in two positions as shown
in E.
NOTE: You can mount the parallel guide (11) from both
sides.
The pendulum action varies the forward cutting angle of
the blade for increased cutting efciency. 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.
Chart 2
0 Thin materials. Fine cuts. Tight curves.
1 Hard materials, (e.g. steel & chipboard)
2 Thick materials ( e.g. wood ) & plastic
3Fast cuts (e.g. softwood). Cutting in the
direction of the wood grain.
The cutting line can be kept clear of chips using the airow
from the dust-blowing device.
Slide the dust-blowing switch (6) forward to suck the dust
and backward to blow the dust.
8. PENDULUM ACTION CONTROL (See Fig. F)
9. DUST-BLOWING SWITCH (SEE FIG. G)
Fig. E
Fig. G
6. MOUNTING PARALLEL GUIDE (See Fig. E)
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2
Ensure the blade is located and runs smoothly in the groove otherwise the pendulum function will not work correctly
and the blade will not be supported during cutting.
7. ROLLER GUIDE (See Fig. D3)
Fig. FF

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BASE PLATE
Adjusting the angle of the base plate (7) enables bevel
cutting.
The base plate (7) must always be held rmly against the
materials being cut to reduce saw vibration, blade
jumping or blade breakage.
BASE PLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Use a hex key (5). Loosen the two bolts securing the base
plate. For preset angles rotate so the lines of the angle on
the base plate (7) and angle plate (8) superposition at the
desired angle (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 rmly tighten the bolts to clamp
the base plate at that angle. Finally, check the angle
and ensure the base plate is rmly 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.
10. BASE PLATE (See Fig. H1-H3)
Fig. H1
Fig. H2
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2
3
4
Fig. H3
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Mount the vaccum adapter into the opening of the
base plate. Make sure that the plastic tip of the vacuum
connection engages into the corresponding opening on
the housing as shown in the gure.Directly connect a
suitable vacuum hose to the adapter. Clean the vacuum
adapter regularly to ensure optimum dust extraction. The
vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material to be
worked. Remove the vacuum adapter when not use.
Use of vacuum extraction does not negate the need
to wear personal protective equipment, especially
respiratory protective equipment.” Fig. I
11. VACUUM ADAPTER (SEE FIG. I)

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If your jigsaw 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 very low speeds.
GENERAL
Always use a blade suited to the material and material thickness to be cut. Always ensure the work piece is rmly 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 surface or face of the work piece. Ensure your uppermost surface is a non-visible surface when your work
is nished.
CUTTING LAMINATES
Use a ne 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 waste wood during cutting.
CIRCLE CUTTING
Do not use the pendulum action when cutting tight circles or angles.
PLUNGE SAWING (See Fig. J, K)
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 tool rmly against the work piece and
plunge the saw blade slowly into the work piece.
As soon as the complete surface of the base plate rests on the work piece, continue to saw along the cutting line.
METAL CUTTING
Use a ner 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.
WORK HINTS FOR YOUR JIGSAW
The nger protection (15) is located in front of the blade holder. Whilst working, it will help prevent accidental contact
with moving blade.
12. FINGER PROTECTION
Fig. J Fig. K

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WARNING! 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 and will not damage your power tool.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.
MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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PLUG REPLACEMENT (ONLY FOR REWIRABLE PLUG OF UK &
IRELAND)
If you need to replace the tted plug then follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral
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.
WARNING:
Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of the plug. Only t an approved 13A BS1363/A plug
and the correct rated fuse.
Note: If a moulded plug is tted 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.
13 Amp fuse approved
to BS1362
Connect
Blue to N
(neutral)
Outer sleeve
rmly clamped
Brown L(live)
Cable grip

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Wickes Building Supplies Limited
Declare that this product: PENDULUM JIGSAW
Description and SKU code: 223746
Complies with the following Directives and Regulations:
2006/42/EC, Machinery Directive
2014/30/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2011/65/EU & (EU)2015/863 (RoHS),Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
and conforms to the following standards:
Standards specic to this product:
EN 62841-1
EN 62841-2-11
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
28th January, 2021
Philip Ansell
Category Technical Manager
Wickes
Vision House
19 Colonial Way
Watford
WD24 4JL”

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