Performance Jigsaw

kah22

Hi Guys - I've just been given a Performance fmtc 500js jigsaw without the manual. I'm anxious to trace one down and also some new blades

A quick check on the internet suggested this is a B&Q product but I can't seem to find a manual for it - B&Q have awful customer service!! Anyway does anyone know of where I can lay my hands on a manual

Also spare blades. Do they have to be performance or will other types do.

Thanks for any advice
Kevin

dld2s

If I remember correctly it's just the normal universal blades that fit this, like these ones at screwfix, certainly they fitted the performance jigsaw I had a while back, in fact if I remember correctly so did the bayonet type, but you are probably best going for universal

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/24207/Blades/Jigsaw-Blades/Sets/Titan-Universal-Fitting-Jigsaw-Blade-Set-30-Pc


Hi again, just found out I still have that jigsaw, (with the plate off it,something went wrong when I was using it, can't remember what, I meant to get around to fixing it but never did) I still have the box and on the picture it definitely takes the bayonet type like these ones

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/57641/Blades/Jigsaw-Blades/Sets/Titan-Bayonet-Fitting-Jigsaw-Blade-Set-100Pc



I also have the manual (it doesn't tell you what type of blades it takes) you do know you need a small hex key to remove/replace blade?

I could send you the manual if you wish or scan and send by email, let me know if you want me to do this, it may take a day or so though, it's holiday Monday in Glasgow and i'm off out for the day shortly

kah22

Great reply did2s - I'm sending you a private message.

ormus

afaik there are only a few types of fittings. maybe 3 or 4 types?
black & decker and bosch to name just two.
almost every jigsaw will use one of em.