Jigsaws are tools used for cutting and shaping various materials like plywood and MDF. They can cut curved lines and are equipped with blades for different materials. When using a jigsaw, safety precautions must be taken like wearing eye protection and clamping the material firmly. It's also important to receive proper training before operating power tools like jigsaws.

1. THE JIGSAW

2. Jigsaws
Jigsaws are general cutting and
shaping tools. They are provided with
a selection of blades suitable for
cutting and shaping a range of
materials. They are ideal for cutting
thin manmade boards such as
plywood and MDF and they are
capable of cutting detailed curves.

3. Safety on the Jigsaw
1. Wear goggles to
protect eyes from
dust/chippings and a
face/dust mask to
prevent breathing in
dangerous dust
particles.

4. 2. G Cramp the
material to be
cut/shaped to a
firm workbench
before starting.
3. Fit an extraction
bag to the jigsaw.
This will collect
most of the dust.
4. Use the guard at all
times.

5. 5. Always seek
instruction /
training from an
appropriately
qualified instructor
before using any
tools, especially
power tools.

6. Using the Jigsaw
 A laser guide is
quite common on
jigsaws and other
power tools.
 This can be used as
a guide which
shows exactly
where the jigsaw
blade is to cut.

7.  Clamp the wood to
be cut and a wood
guide to a work
bench so it will be
possible to cut in a
straight and
accurate line

8.  When cutting an
internal shape a
hole must first
be drilled so that
the jigsaw blade
can fit inside the
shape.