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VARIABLE SPEED RECIPROCATING SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Catalog Number TV900
1 - 8 0 0 - 5 4 4 - 6 9 8 6
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
•Securely tighten blade.
•Keep shoe firmly against work surface.
TOOL USE AND CARE
•Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to a loss of control.
•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
•Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
•KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any rea- son. Hold front of saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by grip- ping the shoe.
•KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con- struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA
DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES
DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
CAT. NO. TV900 FORM NO. 395636 Copyright © 2000 Black & Decker | Printed in U.S.A. |
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions list- ed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation 
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
•Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
TRIGGER SWITCH
INTERRUPTEUR À DÉTENTE
GATILLO INTERRUPTOR
Fig. 1
(BLADE GUARD CUT AWAY FOR
Fig. 2CLARITY) (PROTÈGE-LAME DÉCOUPÉ AFIN
DE MIEUX VOIR)
(GUARDA DE LA SEGUETA CORTE
PARA MAYOR VISIBILIDAD)
BLADE GUARD | RECIPROCATING SHAFT |
ARBRE À MOUVEMENT ALTERNATIF | |
GUARDA DE LA SEGUETA | EJE ALTERNATIVO |
BLADE |
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LAME |
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CUCHILLA | PIN ON SHAFT |
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| ERGOT SUR L'ARBRE |
| PERNO EN EL EJE |
SET SCREW
BLADE CLAMPVIS DE FIXATION
SUJETADOR DE LA SEGUETA
Fig. 3
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Fig. 5
Fig. 6
More |
| Not more | American Wire Gage |
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Than |
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0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended | |
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury,
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. |
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V | volts | A | amperes |
Hz | hertz | W | watts |
min | minutes | no | alternating current |
...................... | direct current | no load speed | |
.......................... | Class II Construction | ........................ | earthing terminal |
........................ | safety alert symbol | SPM | strokes per minute |
.../min | revolutions or |
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| reciprocations |
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| per minute |
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OPERATION
CAUTION: THE BLADE GUARD IS THERE FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT REMOVE IT.
CAUTION: Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.
NOTE:Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
•Place blade and blade guard lightly against work to be cut.
•Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure.
•Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting. Whenever possible, the saw guard must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage.
