Use
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig. F)
The shoe plate (4) can be set to make either a straight cut or a bevel cut at an angle of 45°.
Loosen the screw (9) (approximately 3 full turns).
Lift the shoe plate (4) slightly and pull backward, then rotate the shoe plate until the slot in the shoe plate reaches the 45° position.
Tighten the screw (9).
To reset the shoe plate (4) for straight cuts: 
Loosen the screw (9).
Rotate the shoe plate (4) until the slot in the shoe plate reaches the 0° position, then push the shoe plate forwards.
Make sure that the saw blade support roller (5) is adjusted correctly.
Tighten the screw (9).
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1). To switch the tool off, re lease the on/off switch (1).
For continuous operation, press the
To switch the tool off when in continuous operation, press and release the on/off switch (1).
Sawing
Hold the tool firmly with both hands while cutting.
The shoe should be held firmly against the material being cut. This will help prevent the saw from jumping, reduce vibration and minimise blade breakage.
Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing the cut.
Hints for optimum use
Sawing laminates
When cutting laminates splintering may occur which can damage the presentation surface. The most common saw blades cut on the upward stroke, therefore if the shoe plate is sitting on the presentation surface either use a saw blade that cuts on the downward stroke or:
Use a
Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
Clamp a piece of scrap wood or hardboard to both sides of the workpiece to minimise splintering, and saw through this sandwich.
Sawing metal
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than sawing wood.
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Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
When cutting thin sheet 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.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your appliance needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, think of the protection of the environment. Black & Decker repair agents will accept old Black & Decker tools and ensure that they are disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
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