• When cutting, always ensure that the shoe is resting against the workpiece. This will
improve operator control and minimize vibration.
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 (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement
parts.
Battery DiSPoSaL
Before attempting to disassemble this tool, turn it on and run it until it stops to ensure
a complete discharge of the batteries. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws in the
product housing and lift the housing half from the tool. Disconnect the terminal clips from
the batteries and lift the batteries out.
Problem
• Unit will not start.
• Battery will not charge.
• Blade comes out of unit. • Blade not fully inserted in • Check to be sure blade
• On/Off Trigger will not activate. • Lock-off not depressed.
• Poor cutting performance. • Dull blade
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
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:
1-800-544-6986.
warNiNg:
The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
trouBLeShootiNg
Possible Cause
• Battery not charged.
• Charger not plugged in.
• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and tool
too hot or too cold.
• Charger jack not fully plugged • Check to be sure
into tool charging socket.
blade clamp.
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Possible Solution
• Check battery charging
requirements.
• Plug charger into a
working outlet. Refer to
"Important Charging
Notes" for more details.
• Check current at
receptacle by plugging in
a lamp or other appliance.
• Check to see if
receptacle is connected to
a light switch which turns
power off when you turn
out the lights.
to a surrounding
air temperature of above
40 degrees F (4.5°C) or
below 105 degrees F
(+40.5°C).
charger plug is fully
inserted into unit tool
charging socket.
is fully inserted into blade
clamp
• Check to be sure lock-off
is depressed.
• Replace blade.