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HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
Sawing laminates
As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering may occur on the surface closest
to the shoe plate.
- Use a fine-tooth saw blade.
- 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 wood
- Support the workpiece adequately at all times.
- Use higher speed for cutting wood.
- Do not attempt to turn the tool on when blade is against material to be cut. This could stall
the motor. Place the front of shoe on the material to be cut and 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 complete stop and then
lay the saw aside before loosening the work.
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 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 lineof 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.
IMPORTANT:To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement
parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working
outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown. • 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.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped. • 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.)
• Cord or switch is damaged. • Have cord or switch
replaced at a Black &
Decker service center or
authorized servicer.)