Jcb JS710LE Safety And Operating Manual - 8. Pendulum Action

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8. PENDULUM ACTION 

CONTROL (See G)

The pendulum action varies the 

forward cutting angle of the blade 

for increased cutting efficiency. 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.

Hard materials, (e.g. steel & 

chipboard)

Thick materials (e.g. wood ) & 

plastic

Fast cuts (e.g. softwood). 

Cutting in the direction of the 

wood grain.

9. BASE PLATE

Adjusting the angle of the base 

plate (7) enables bevel cutting. The 

base plate must always be held 

firmly against the materials being 

cut to reduce saw vibration, blade 

jumping or blade breakage.

10. BASE PLATE ANGLE 

ADJUSTMENT

Use an Allen key (5). Loosen the 

bolts securing the base plate (See 

Fig H). For preset angles rotate 

so the lines of the angle on the 

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