SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: JIG SAWS
CAUTION: When cutting into walls, floors or wherever live electrical wires may be
encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by
insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you cut in the live wire.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any
reason.
• KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC only means your
tool may be operated only with alternating current and never with direct current.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All tools are
factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
Installing Blades
BEFORE INSTALLING BLADES, TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL.
Your jig saw uses the Quick Clamp™ blade changing system. To install a blade, lift the Quick
Clamp™ lever (Figure 1). Insert the saw blade shank fully into the blade clamp. Release the
lever and the blade will be clamped securely in place. The back of the blade should be almost
touching the roller support guide. Ensure the blade teeth are facing forward.
Roller Support Guide
The roller support guide on your jig saw improves its performance when cutting tough
materials by adding support to the blade. Adjust the support roller by loosening the screw on
the bottom of the shoe, as shown in Figure 2 and moving the roller so that it almost, but not
quite, touches the blade. Tighten the screw securely to lock the roller in place.
Switch
Your jig saw has a variable speed switch. To turn the saw on, squeeze the trigger switch, as
shown in Figure 3. Hold the trigger switch in as you rotate the speed wheel to the desired
setting.
The selected speed will be maintained, under reasonable loading, as you cut.
NOTE: The numbers on the speed wheel are for reference only. They do not represent any
particular speed.
To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch.
The tool can be locked on for continuous operation at any speed by squeezing and holding
the trigger switch while you depress the lock-on button. With the lock-on button depressed,
release the trigger switch and the tool will continue to run. To release from lock position,
squeeze and release the trigger switch once.
Although your saw will maintain speed and power, don't overload it as this could damage the
motor. Use your saw only for its intended purpose. If it should overheat, turn it on at its highest
speed and run it without a load until it cools down.
SPEED
MATERIAL
SETTING
Soft Wood
6-MAX
Hard Wood
5-MAX
Plastic
4-6
Aluminum
3-6
Steel
2-4
Tile
1-3
Glass
1-3
Leather
4-6
Rubber
4-6
NOTE: Speed setting 1 is the slowest and MAX is the fastest.
Bevel Adjustment
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL.
Raise or remove the dust shield before bevel cutting.
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the rear screw on the bottom of the shoe, as shown in
Figure 4. Pull the show backward slightly and set the shoe to the desired angle. Angle
adjustment is indicated on the raised portion of either side of the shoe (Figure 5). It is also
possible to push the shoe forward to set fixed positions of 0°, 15°, 30° or 45°. A protractor is
recommended when very accurate cuts are required.
To reset the shoe for a square cut, loosen the rear screw and move the shoe until it is
approximately 90° to the blade. While applying slight forward pressure to the shoe, retighten
the rear screw.
General Cutting
Be sure board is firmly secured. Hold jig saw by the handle and operate switch to turn the unit
on. Don't attempt to turn on the unit when blade is against material to be cut. This could stall
the motor. Place front of shoe on material to be cut and hold jig saw shoe down firmly against
the work surface while cutting. Don't force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed.
Whenever possible, clamp or support work close to the line of cut; when the cut is completed,
shut off power and lay the saw aside before loosening the work.
Scrolling
Your jig saw is equipped with a manual scrolling feature which permits the saw blade to
completely rotate without rotating the entire saw.
NOTE: Before scrolling, retract the roller support guide and ensure the shoe is in the forward
position. Push the scroller release button, as shown in Figure 6. The scrolling knob will
pop up from the tool housing. Pull the knob up to confirm it has fully released. Using
one hand to guide the jig saw, turn the scroller knob to guide the blade along the line of the
cut. The blade will turn 360°.
The angle of the blade can be locked into one of four positions: 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°. To lock
the blade in any of the four positions, push the scroller release button, and push the scrolling
knob down. When the button is released, the blade is locked into position.
To reset, push the scroller release button. To return to straight-line (non-scrolling) cutting,
press the scroller release button and push the knob down. Readjust the roller support guide
so it is almost touching the back of the blade.
Dust Extraction/Vacuum Attachment
Your jig saw is equipped with a dust extraction system which greatly reduces clean up time.
To extract dust:
•
Insert the end of the supplied vacuum adapter into the dust extraction opening at the rear
of the saw. Attach a standard vacuum cleaner hose.
•
Turn the dust blower switch (Figure 7) to the right.
•
Turn on the vacuum. Turn on the jig saw and begin cutting.
Cut Line Blower
Your jig saw is equipped with a cut line blower to keep the work area clear of dust as you saw.
To use the blower, turn the dust blower switch (Figure 7) to the left.
Metal & Plastic Cutting
In cutting thin gauge sheet metals, it is best to clamp wood or plywood to the bottom of the
metal sheet; this will insure a clean cut without the danger of vibration or tearing of metal. Use
a fine-tooth blade for ferrous metals (for those that have an iron content); and use a coarser
blade for nonferrous metals (those that do not have an iron content).
Cutting thin metal will take longer than cutting relatively thick wood so do not be tempted to
speed up the process by forcing the saw. Spread a thin film of cutting lubricant along the
cutting line, (any light weight oil) and consult the blade chart in this manual to select the
proper saw blade for your application.
Use low speeds for cutting metals, plastics and composition tile. When cutting laminated
plastic, place the finished side down and use a fine tooth hollow ground blade.
Pocket Cutting
•
Measure the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw forward
until the front edge of the shoe sits firmly on the work surface, Figure 8.
•
Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum speed.
•
Grip the handle firmly and lower the back edge of tool until the blade cuts smoothly into
material. Always be sure blade reaches its complete depth before starting to cut. For
pocket cutting the selector should be kept in the straight cutting position.
Rip & Circle Cutting
Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are easily done with the rip fence and circle
guide (available at extra cost).
Use the screw supplied with the accessory. Position as shown in Figure 9 and thread the
screw into the shoe to clamp the fence securely.
TEETH
PER INCH
7
7
14
14
24
24
32
0 (Knife Edge)
0 (Knife Edge)
Slide the rip fence under the screw from either side of the saw. Set the cross bar at desired
distance from blade and tighten screw. For ripping, the cross bar should be down as shown in
Figure 9. For circle cutting, the cross bar should be up, as shown in Figure 10.
When circle cutting, adjust rip fence so that distance from blade to hole in cross bar is desired
radius and tighten screw (use hole which lines up best with saw blade). Place saw so that
hole in cross bar is over center of circle to be cut (make pocket cut, drill hole for blade or cut
inward from edge of material to get blade into position). When saw is properly positioned,
drive a small nail through hole in cross bar. Using rip fence as a pivot arm, begin cutting circle.
Maintenance
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-
54-HOW-TO (544-6986)
WARNING:
The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations
throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained
personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the
Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow
page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986)
FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom
it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made
within the time period of the retailer's policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the
sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-
Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions,
contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
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RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS
•On ne peut pas mettre la scie en marche en faisant tourner le régulateur de
vitesse seulement; il faut enfoncer la détente.
•Bien serrer le rouleau porteur avant l'utilisation.
•Soulever complètement le bouton de chantournage avant de le tourner.
CONSERVER LE PRÉSENT GUIDE À TITRE DE RÉFÉRENCE.
AVERTISSEMENT : IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES DE BLESSURES :
• Avant toute utilisation, s'assurer que tous ceux qui se servent de l'outil lisent et
comprennent toutes les mesures de sécurité et tout autre renseignement contenu dans le
présent guide.
• Conserver ces mesures et les relire fréquemment avant d'utiliser l'outil et d'en expliquer le
fonctionnement à d'autres personnes.
AVERTISSEMENT :
Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, de secousses électriques
ou de blessures lorsqu'on utilise des outils électriques, il faut toujours
respecter les mesures de sécurité suivantes.
LIRE TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR TOUS LES OUTILS
• BIEN DÉGAGER LA SURFACE DE TRAVAIL. Des surfaces et des établis encombrés
peuvent être la cause de blessures.
• TENIR COMPTE DU MILIEU DE TRAVAIL. Protéger les outils électriques de la pluie. Ne
pas s'en servir dans des endroits humides ou mouillés. Bien éclairer la surface de travail.
Ne pas se servir de l'outil en présence de liquides ou de vapeurs inflammables.
• SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES SECOUSSES ÉLECTRIQUES. Éviter tout contact avec
des objets mis à la terre, comme des tuyaux, radiateurs, cuisinières, réfrigérateurs et autres
objets du genre.
• ÉLOIGNER LES ENFANTS. Tous les visiteurs doivent être tenus à l'écart de l'aire de
travail et il faut les empêcher de toucher à l'outil ou au cordon de rallonge.
• RANGER LES OUTILS INUTILISÉS. Il faut ranger les outils dans un endroit sec, situé en
hauteur ou fermé à clé, hors de la portée des enfants.
• NE JAMAIS FORCER L'OUTIL. Afin d'obtenir un rendement sûr et efficace, utiliser l'outil à
son rendement nominal.
• UTILISER L'OUTIL APPROPRIÉ. Ne jamais exiger d'un petit outil ou d'un accessoire le
rendement d'un outil de fabrication plus robuste. Se servir de l'outil selon l'usage prévu.
• PORTER DES VÊTEMENTS APPROPRIÉS. Éviter de porter des vêtements amples et des
bijoux qui peuvent être happés par les pièces en mouvement. Porter des gants de
caoutchouc et des chaussures à semelle antidérapante pour travailler à l'extérieur.
Protéger la chevelure si elle longue.
• PORTER DES LUNETTES DE SÉCURITÉ ET AUTRE ÉQUIPEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ.
Porter des lunettes de protection ou de sécurité à écrans latéraux, conformément aux
normes de sécurité appropriées, et, au besoin, un écran facial. Porter également un
masque respiratoire si le travail de coupe produit de la poussière.
• NE PAS MANIPULER LE CORDON DE FAÇON ABUSIVE. Ne pas transporter l'outil par le
cordon ni tirer sur ce dernier pour le débrancher de la prise. Éloigner le cordon des sources
de chaleur, des flaques d'huile et des arêtes tranchantes.
• ASSUJETTIR LA PIÈCE. Immobiliser la pièce à l'aide de brides ou d'un étau. On peut
alors se servir des deux mains pour faire fonctionner l'outil, ce qui est plus sûr.
• NE PAS DÉPASSER SA PORTÉE. Toujours demeurer dans une position stable et garder
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