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Cut line blower (fig. E)
To aid visibility when cutting, your jigsaw is equipped with a cut line blower (14) which will keep the work area clear of dust as you saw.
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 left or right bevel cut at an angle of 45°.
Loosen the two screws (9).
Pull the shoe plate (4) forward, rotate the shoe plate (4) to the left or right and push it back into the 45° location.
Tighten the two screws (9).
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts: 
Loosen the two screws (9).
Pull the shoe plate (4) forward, rotate to the centre and push it back into the 0° location.
Tighten the two screws (9).
Setting the pendulum stroke (fig. G)
Set the pendulum stroke selector (6) to the required position.
Position 0: metal and aluminium and sheet metal.
Position I: for laminates, hard wood, work tops.
Position II: for plywood and PVC/Plastics.
Position III : for soft wood and fast cutting.
Variable speed control
The tool has a variable speed On/Off switch (1). The operating speed depends on how far you press the switch. Use a high speed for wood, medium speed for aluminium and PVC and low speed for metals other than aluminium.
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.
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.
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