Black & Decker KS405 Features, Assembly, Fitting and removing the saw blade fig. C

Models: KS405

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ENGLISH

5. Service

a.Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will make sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Specific safety instructions for jigsaws

Hold the tool by the in sulated gripping surfaces when performing an operati on where the cutting tool may contact hidden wi ring or its own cord.

Contact with a "live" wire w ill make exposedmetal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

Use clamps or another pr actical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath the work piece for any reason. Do not insert fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the shoe.

Keep blades sharp. Dull or damaged blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure. Always use the appropriate type of saw blade for the workpiece material and type of cut.

When cutting pipe or conduit, make sure that they are free from water, electrical wiring, etc.

Do not touch the workpiece or the blade immediately after operating the tool. They can become

very hot.

Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting into walls, floors or ceilings, check for the location of wiring and pipes.

The blade will continue to move after releasing the switch. Always switch the tool off and wait for the saw blade to come to a complete standstill before putting the tool down.

This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Warning! Contact with, or inhalation of dusts arising from cutting applications may endanger the health of the operator and possible bystanders. Weara dust mask specifically designed for protection against dust and fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the work area are also protected.

Electrical safety

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

If the supply cord is damaged,it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker service centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

1.On/off switch

2.Lock-on button

3.Saw blade storage compartment

4.Shoe plate

5.Saw blade support roller

Assembly

Warning! Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw blades may be hot.

Adjusting the saw blade support roller (fig. A & B) Loosen the screw (9).

Push the shoe plate (4) forward until it touches the back edge of the saw blade (7).

Tighten the screw (9).

Fitting and removing the saw blade (fig. C)

Before fitting or removing the saw blade (7) the saw blade support roller (5) must be adjusted to the rear position so that it does not contact the blade.

Loosen (do not remove) the two screws (6).

Hold the saw blade (7) with the teeth facing forward. Insert the shank of the saw blade (7) into the blade holder

(8) as far as it will go.

Slightly tighten the two screws (6) alternately to position the blade, then fully tighten the two screws (6).

Adjust the saw blade support roller (5) as described above. To remove the saw blade (7), turn both screws (6) one turn counter-clockwise.

Saw blade storage (fig. D)

Saw blades can be stored in the storage compartment (3) at the rear of the tool.

Open the cover of the saw blade storage compartment (3).

Remove or store saw blades in the storage compartment

(3).

Close the cover of the saw blade storage compartment (3) and make sure that it is latched closed.

Cut line blower (fig. E)

To aid visibility when cutting, your jigsaw is equipped with a cut line blower (10) which will keep the work area clear of dust as you saw.

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Black & Decker KS405 Features, Assembly, Fitting and removing the saw blade fig. C, Saw blade storage fig. D