milwaukee M12FJS0 M12 FUEL Jigsaw Instruction Manual

milwaukee M12FJS0 M12 FUEL Jigsaw

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings, instructions illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to  follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire 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.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plug~ with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keel? cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a _dust mask! non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• 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 finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• 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.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use oddest collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety prmc1ples. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• 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.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does nocturn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from 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. •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.
• 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• 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.
• 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.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES EORJIGSAWS

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts.
  To reduce the risk of injury, when working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use a suitable dust extraction solution.

• Always use common sense and be cautious when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not understand these operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capability; contact MILWAUKEEID Tool or a trained professional for additional information or training.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE:ID service facility for a replacement.
  Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive  harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts.

• lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, 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 specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES

To reduce  the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to  a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery  pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside  them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach  or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a  short circuit.

Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. LED On/Off button
2. Speed dial
3. Power switch
4. Handle
5. Fuel gauge
6. Orbital action selector lever
7. Bevel scale
8. Wrench storage
9. Shoe cover
10. Shoe
11. Orbital arm
12. Blade
13. Blade guard
14. Blade change lever
15. Anti-splinter plate
16. Dust cover
17. Vacuum hose adapter
18. Blower switch
    

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. …………………………………………… M12 FJS
Volts………………………………………………….. 12 V DC
Battery Type ………………………………………… M12™
Charger Type……………………………………….. M12™
No Load Strokes Per Minute (SPM) ….. 800 – 3,000
Length of Stroke …………………………… 22 mm (7/8″)
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ……………… -17°C to 51°C

SYMBOLOGY

Safety alert

Volts

Direct Current

No Load Strokes per Minute (SPM)

Read operator’s manual.

 Wear eye protections.

Wear respiratory protection.

Keep hands away from the blade.

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.

Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. Electric tools and electronic equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

ASSEMBLY

Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place. To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
Always lock the trigger or remove the battery pack any time the tool is not in use.

Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

Installing Saw Blades

Use only T-Shank jig saw blades.

1. Remove battery to avoid starting the tool.

2. Firmly rotate the blade change lever as  far as it will go and hold it in position.

3. Fit the saw blade into the groove in the support roller and push it firmly into the plunger as far as it will go; the lug of the saw blade must be in the plunger.
   

4. Release the blade change lever and the saw blade is automatically held.

5. Check that the saw blade is held firmly: the slot in the plunger will be at an angle to the blade.

Installing the Dust Cover

The dust cover is used with the vacuum attachment to help seal the dust around the front of the tool for  more efficient dust collection.

1. Remove battery to avoid starting the tool.

2. Slide the cover orientation shown until its clips in place.
   

3. To remove, squeeze and pull away from the tool.
   NOTE: Do not use the dust cover when making bevel/angle cuts.

Using the Anti-Splinter Plate

The anti-splinter plate helps stabilize the workpiece and reduce workpiece splinter.

1. Remove battery to avoid starting the tool.
2. Slide the anti-splinter plate onto the shoe. Make sure the anti-splinter plate is installed flush with the bottom of the shoe.

NOTE: Do not use the anti-splinter plate when making bevel/angle cuts.

Using the Shoe Cover

The shoe cover is used to prevent marring and scratching of the workpiece surface.
To attach the shoe cover

1. Remove battery to avoid starting the tool.
2. Hook the front of the cover over the metal shoe.
3. Snap the rear of the shoe cover over the back of the shoe. Be sure both sides are snapped in place.
4. When the shoe cover is not needed, remove it by pulling the tabs on rear of the shoe cover down. Unhook the front of the shoe cover and remove.
5. Two saw blades can be stored inside the shoe cover.
   

Adjusting Bevel Angle

The shoe may be tilted up to 45° in either direction. Do not use the transparent blade cover or ant splinter plate when making bevel/angle cuts.

To set a tilt angle for bevel/angle cuts:

1. Remove battery to avoid starting the tool.

2. Loosen the bevel adjusting screw with the onboard hex wrench.
   

3. Hold the shoe and rotate the to the desired angle as indicated by the markings jig saw by the handle on the bevel scale.

4. Tighten the bevel adjusting screw securely.
   

Vacuum Hose Adapter

Use the vacuum hose adapter to attach the jig saw to a vacuum hose

1. Remove battery to avoid starting the tool.

2. To insert, slide the adapter into the jig saw, as shown.
   

3. Push the jig saw and adapter together firmly.

4. Connect the vacuum hose to the adapter, twisting together to secure.

5. To remove, disconnect the vacuum hose from the adapter. Then, grasp the jig saw and adapter OPE

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury always wear proper eye  protection marked to comply with  AS/NZS 1337.1.

When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use a  suitable dust extraction solution.

Fuel Gauge

To determine the amount of charge left in the battery, turn the tool ON. The fuel gauge will light up for 2-3 seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left, 1 light on the fuel gauge will flash 4 times. To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge will flash 8 times and the tool will not run. Charge the battery pack.

If the battery becomes too hot, the fuel gauge lights will flash and the tool will not run. Allow the battery to cool down.

Sawdust Blower

When activated the blower will start when the tool is started and stop when the tool is stopped. The sawdust blower removes sawdust ahead of the cut for improved visibility and dust collection.

1. To activate the blower, slide the switch to reveal .
2. To deactivate the blower, slide the switch to reveal .
   

Starting and Stopping

1. To start the tool, slide the power switch to reveal “I”.
2. The workpiece LED will light. Press the button to turn the workpiece LED on and off.
3. To stop the tool, slide the power switch to reveal “O”. Ensure the tool has come to a complete stop  before laying the tool down.

Selecting the Speed

To reduce the risk of injury, only use saw blades rated for the operating speed setting of the tool.

The strokes per minute (SPM) of the tool can be  changed by turning the  speed dial. The numbers 1 through 5 and A (Auto controlled start) are printed  on the dial with 1 being the slowest speed and 5 the  highest speed. Optimum cutting speeds should be determined by the user for specific cutting requirements. Strokes per minute may be adjusted when the tool is running or stopped.

Adjusting the Orbital Action

The amount of orbital action may be adjusted with the orbital action selector lever. In general, a large orbital action  (4) should be used with soft materials and a no orbital action (0) should be used with  hard materials. When a smooth cut is required no orbit (0) should be used. The optimum orbital action  should be determined by the user for their specific cutting requirements. Orbital action may be adjusted  when the tool is running or stopped.

Making the Cut

1. Set the stroke and orbital action according to the material to be cut.
2. Position the tool with the front part of the shoe on the workpiece and start the tool.
3. Hold the tool firmly against the workpiece and  guide it along the desired cutting line. Do not feed  into the work too hard, light pressure on the saw  blade will achieve the optimum cutting speed.

Special Cutting Techniques

1. Straight Cuts — to obtain a perfectly straight cut, clamp a strip of wood as a guide along the workpiece.
2. Bevel Cuts — adjust the shoe to the correct angle.
3. Cutting Sheet Metal — sheet metal may vibrate when being cut. To minimise vibration clamp, the  workpiece to a wood base.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not start the tool with the blade  contacting the workpiece.

Be sure the blade always extends beyond the shoe and workpiece throughout the stroke. Blades may shatter if they impact the workpiece.

To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock and property damage, always check the work area for hidden gas pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when making blind or plunge cuts.

Plunge Cutting

Plunge cuts can be made into soft materials without a pre-drilled hole. Harder materials require a starter hole with a diameter slightly over the width of the blade.

To make a plunge cut:

1. Set the orbital action selector lever to 0.
2. Make sure nothing below the intended cut area will be damaged.
3. Without turning the tool on, place the front edge of the shoe solidly on the workpiece.
4. Align the blade with the in tended cut line, but keep it above the workpiece.
5. Using the front edge of the shoe as a pivot, turn on the tool and gradually lower the blade into the workpiece.
6. When the shoe is flat against the workpiece, normal cutting may take place.
   

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage  of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repair. If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repairs.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include petrol, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorised service centre.

ACCESSORIES

Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories, go online to milwaukeetool.com.au / milwaukeetool.co.nz or contact a distributor.

WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

SERVICE – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

MILWAUKEE® prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty™. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE® dealer

For a list of MILWAUKEE® dealers, guarantee or service agents please contact MILWAUKEE® Customer Service or visit our website.

(Australia Toll Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928)
(New Zealand Toll Free Telephone Number 0800 645 928) or visit milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeetool.co.nz.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53005

Milwaukee Tool (Australia)
26 – 40 Nina Link, Dandenong South,
Victoria, 3175, Australia

Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)
274 Church Street, Penrose,
Auckland, 1061, New Zealand

DESIGNED BY MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP.
PROFESSIONALLY MADE IN CHINA
PRINTED IN CHINA

References

• Milwaukee Tool | Official New Zealand Site of Milwaukee Tool | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®
• Milwaukee Tool | Official Australia Site of Milwaukee Tool | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®

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