Makita

Speed settings for Jigsaw

Position Cutting action Applications material
0 Straight line For mild steel, stainless steel and plastics, wood and plywood.
1 Small orbit For mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.
2 Medium orbit For wood and plywood, fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel.
3 Large orbit Fast cutting in wood and plywood.

Switch settings for jigsaw

Workpiece Number on adjusting dial
Wood 4-5
Mild steel 3-5
Stainless steel 3-4
Aluminum 3-5
Plastics 1-4