HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
SawingAs the sawlaminbladetescuts on the upward stroke, splintering may occur on the surface closest to the shoe plate.
- Use a
- Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
- To minimize splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw through this sandwich.
Sawing- Supportwoodthe workpiece adequately at all times. - Use higher speed for cutting wood.
- Do not attempt to turn the tool on when blade is against materialto be cut. Thiscould stall the motor. Place the front of shoe on the material to be cutand hold the saw shoe firmly against the wood while cutting.
- Donʼt force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed.
- When the cut is complete, turn the saw off. Let blade come to a completestop and then lay the saw aside before loosening the work.
Sawing- Be awarem talthat sawing metal takes much more time than sawing wood. - Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
- When cutting thin metal, clamp a piece of scrap wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through this sandwich.
- Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut for easier operation and longer blade life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene is preferred.
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.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, maintenance and adjustmentIMPORTANT:(other than those listed ni this manual) should beperformed by authorized service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause |
• Unit will not start. | • Cord not plugged in. |
| • Circuit fuse is blown. |
| • Circuit breaker is tripped. |
| • Cord or switch is damaged. |
| 9 |
Possible Solution
• Plug tool into a working outlet.
• Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.)
• Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit breaker to trip, discontinue use immediately and have
it serviced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.)
• Have cord or switch replaced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.)