visibility is limited, use the edge |
| shoe is firmly against the workpiece. | |||
of the shoe as a guide. |
| This will improve operator control and | |||
PROJECT TIPS |
| • | minimize vibration. | ||
• | Cut only with sharp blades; they cut | For longer blade life, use | |||
| These utilize a carbon steel back welded | ||||
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• Tool will not turn on. | • Battery pack not installed properly. | • Check battery pack | |||
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| • Battery pack not charged. | installation. | ||
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| • Check battery pack | |||
• Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger. | charging requirements. | ||||
• Insert battery pack into | |||||
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| • Charger not plugged in. | charger until LED illuminates. | ||
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• Unit shuts off abruptly. | • Battery pack has reached its | (+40,5°C). | |||
• Allow battery pack to cool | |||||
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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 | |
Maintenance | or send your tool to a Black & Decker |
WARNING: remove battery | service center, or authorized service |
from SAW WHEN PERFORMING ANY | station, for a complete cleaning, inspection |
CLEANING OR OTHER MAINTENANCE. | and lubrication. Tools “out of service” for |
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY | long periods should be relubricated before |
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. | being put back to work. |
• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic | Accessories |
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to | Your reciprocating saw will accept up to a |
various types of commercial solvents and | 12 inch long blade. Always use the shortest |
may be damaged by their use. Use only | blade suitable for your project. Longer blades |
mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. | are more likely to be bent or damaged during |
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never | use. During operation, some longer blades |
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. | may vibrate or shake if the saw is not kept in |
• When electric tools are used on | contact with the workpiece. |
fiberglass boats, sports cars, drywall | WARNING: Since accessories, other |
etc.,they are subject to accelerated wear | than those offered by Black & Decker, have |
and possible premature failure, as the | not been tested with this product, use of such |
fiberglass chips and grindings and drywall | accessories with this tool could be |
dust are highly abrasive to bearings, | hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only |
brushes, commutator, etc. During any | Black & Decker recommended accessories |
use on fiberglass or drywall it is extremely | should be used with this product. |
important that the tool be cleaned | A complete line of accessories is available from |
frequently by blowing with an air jet. | your Black & Decker Factory Service Center or |
LUBRICATION | a Black & Decker Authorized Warranty Service |
Your tool was properly lubricated before | Center. Please visit our Web Site www. |
leaving the factory. Once every year take | blackanddecker.com for a catalog or for the |
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