How to insert a file into a manual jigsaw? Choice of tool mount - Setafi

Fastening a saw blade for a jigsaw is a rather weak part of the tool; it periodically fails. At the same time, replacing the assembly is quite simple, in many cases it does not even require tools. Step-by-step instructions for installing a new file are described in this material.

Types of file holders

The jigsaw blade clamp is the most vulnerable part of the entire mechanism, since it is subjected to heavy stress. Therefore, you need to choose it as carefully as possible, paying attention to the quality of the material. In addition, you need to understand what types of fasteners are.

There are 3 types of saw holders. There may be a mount that has bolt-on clamps. There is also a convenient quick-release fastener. Another type is a radial clamp. Each of them is discussed in more detail below. Familiarization with the types will help you understand how to insert a file into a manual jigsaw.

Shoe fastening

This is the very first jigsaw blade attachment, which is used on both manual and electric models. Many manufacturers have already abandoned it, since changing the file is quite difficult and time consuming. First, unscrew 2 bolts, then put the cutting element, then twist. To do this, you need to constantly have a hexagon, which is also not always convenient.

Quick clamp mount

This is one of the easiest ways to properly install a file into a manual jigsaw. You can replace the canvas in just a minute. To do this, the user loosens the clamp by pressing the button, and then inserts a new cutting element there. No tools will be needed.

Radial mount

This type of fixation is even simpler, used on modern instrument models. It has a spring with which it turns out to return the cams to their original position. The replacement takes a few seconds.

How to insert a file

If we talk about how to properly put a file on a manual jigsaw, we can cite a few instructions as an example. They depend on what kind of equipment you are working with. The different algorithms of actions are described in more detail in the following sections.

Radial clamp

This is the simplest blade attachment for a jigsaw, so even a beginner can easily handle it. You need to act like this:

1. Remove the casing covering the file.
2. Turn the latch clockwise and remove the canvas. In this case, it is not necessary to release the latch - it is constantly held.
3. Turn the clamp for the electric jigsaw again and insert a new cutting element, after which the casing is put back. You can navigate by the appearance of a characteristic click.

Bolted clamp

This is a more complex process, and besides, it cannot be done simply by hand. To install a saw blade holder for a jigsaw with your own hands, you will need additional tools. It can be a set of screwdrivers, a wrench or a hexagon. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Remove the screws that secure the blade. They can not be unscrewed completely - you can simply loosen the mount with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the canvas and put a new file.
3. Re-tighten the screws until they are fully secured. This is the main way how a file is placed in a manual jigsaw.

Replacement on quick clamp

In this case, replacing the canvas is also quite simple. The algorithm is the following:

1. Take off the casing.
2. Press the lock key and pull out the old blade.
3. Install a new cutting element, having heard a characteristic click.
4. Release the key and put the cover back on.

Replacement using the example of a manual jigsaw

It is also useful to understand how to install the canvas in a manual jigsaw. The step by step process looks like this:

1. The latches are removed - they can simply be loosened by moving counterclockwise.
2. Fix the file from above, installing it in the groove, and tighten the latch.
3. The jigsaw is slightly bent so that the second part of the cutting element reaches the corresponding part of the latch.
4. After the file is placed in the groove, the second latch is twisted.

Replacement in electric jigsaw

Along with how to fix the file in a manual jigsaw, the process of installing a new blade in an electric model should also be considered. The instructions are about the same. You need to loosen the shoe fastening, turn the 2 bolts counterclockwise, and then put the canvas so that the teeth look forward. After that, the bolts are tightened again.

If there is only one bolt on the block, it does not need to be loosened and also tightened to the end. Otherwise, there will be strong vibration during sawing.

As an example, you can also consider how to insert a file into a Makita jigsaw:

1. Pull the protective cover up to the stop. Turn the latch 90 degrees, take out the old cut and put in a new one. The shank must enter the hole until a click is heard.
2. Release the latch.
3. Then put the casing in its original position.

Thanks to this, the fastening of the saw blade in the electric jigsaw will be as reliable as possible.

Installing the blade in the machine

Now it’s clear how to insert the canvas into a manual jigsaw. It remains to deal with the replacement of the saw blade in the jigsaw machine. To do this, they act like this:

1. Unplug the machine from the outlet. Remove the casing.
2. The canvas is fixed sequentially - first from above, then from below.
3. Pull it up with a lever.
4. Put the cover in place.
5. Connect to the network and check how the saw works on a jigsaw.

Helpful Hints

Installing a new file is not so difficult. Moreover, in order for the tool to work as long as possible, it is recommended to pay attention to such tips:

1. Periodically, the saw blade is inspected. Even small defects can lead to overheating of the electric motor and poor sawing quality.
2. The attachment point of the jigsaw blade is vulnerable, so the latches should not be tightened too tightly. As a result, the thread may break, the mechanism will fail prematurely.
3. The jigsaw roller is lubricated according to the recommendations in the instructions.
4. During operation, do not press the device with great effort, otherwise the clamp may be damaged.
5. The electric motor should not overheat. Continuous operation should be no more than 30 minutes, while paying attention to the power indicator.

Thus, you can install a new file both in a manual jigsaw and in electric models. Replacement is carried out in stages, as described in the instructions. After that, you need to check the strength of the fastening and carry out a test sawing.