Black & Decker PSL12 instruction manual Maintenance, Accessories, Rbrc Seal

TRIMMING BRANCHES

• Make sure the tool is running at full speed before making a cut.
•	Hold the tool firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or sideways movement of
	the tool.
•	Guide the tool using light pressure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• Unit will not start.	• Battery pack not installed properly.	• Check battery pack
		installation.

• Always cut down from the top. This way you will avoid pinching the saw blade.

• Remove branches starting from branch tip. Reduce the branch in logical steps

cutting off small sections.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension be aware of spring back. When the

tension in the wood fibers are released the spring loaded limb may strike the

operator and /or throw the tool out of control.

• Remove the tool from the cut while it is running at full speed.

METAL CUTTING (FIGURE H)	H
• Use a finer blade (24 teeth per inch) for ferrous metals and a
coarse blade for non-ferrous materials.
• In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to the
underside of the sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without
excess vibration or tearing of metal.
• Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces blade life and
causes costly blade breakage.
NOTE: Spread a thin film of oil or other coolant along the line
ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.
Aluminum should be cut dry.

PROJECT TIPS

•	Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put
	less strain on the motor while cutting.
•	When cutting, always ensure that the shoe is resting firmly against the workpiece.

• Battery pack not charged.

charging requirements.

•Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger.

•Charger not plugged in.

•Surrounding air temperature

too hot or too cold.

• Unit shuts off abruptly.	• Battery pack has reached its
	maximum thermal limit.
	• Out of charge. ( To
	maximize the life of the
	batterypackitisdesigned
	to shutoff abruptly when
	the charge is depleted.)

•Check battery pack

•Insert battery pack into charger until green LED appears.

•Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer to “Important Charging Notes” for more details.

•Move charger and battery pack to a surrounding air temperature of above 40 degrees F (4.5°C) or below 105 degrees F (+40.5°C).

•Allow battery pack to cool down.

•Place on charger and allow to charge.

This will improve operator control and minimize vibration.

• For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades. These utilize a carbon steel back welded

to high speed steel teeth making the blade more flexible and less prone to breaking.

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. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

T-shank reciprocating blades and U-shank jig saw blades can be used with this saw. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:

1-800-544-6986.

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.

THE RBRC™ SEAL

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the lithium-ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent lithium-ion batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent lithium-ion batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent lithium-ion battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

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

1-800-544-6986.

SERVICE INFORMATION

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailerʼs policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

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