Hints For Optimum Use; Vertical Cutting - Black & Decker BDCCS18 Product Manual

Sawing (fig. E)
Always hold the tool with both hands (fig. E).
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Let the blade (5) run freely for a few seconds before
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starting the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while perform-
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ing the cut.
If possible, work with the shoe (3) pressed against the
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workpiece. This will improve tool control and reduce
tool vibration, as well as prevent the blade from being
damaged.

Hints for optimum use

Sawing wood (fig. F)
Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails
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and metal objects.
Holding the tool with both hands, work with the shoe
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(3) pressed against the workpiece.
Flush cutting (fig. G)
The compact design of the reciprocating saw motor hous-
ing and pivoting shoe (3) permit close cutting to floors,
corners and other difficult areas.
To maximize flush cutting capabilities:
Insert the blade shaft into the blade clamp with the
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teeth of the blade facing up.
Adjust the angle of the handle on the tool so you are
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as close to the work surface as possible.
Sawing metal (fig. H)
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal. Use a fine-
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tooth saw blade for ferrous metals and a coarser saw
blade for non-ferrous metals.
When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
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wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut
through this sandwich.
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.
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Pocket cutting in wood (fig. I)
Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
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Fit a saw blade suitable for pocket cutting.
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(Original instructions)
Rest the shoe (3) on the workpiece in such a position
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that the blade forms an appropriate angle for the
pocket cut.
Switch on the tool and slowly feed the blade into the
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workpiece. Make sure that the shoe (3) remains in
contact with the workpiece at all times.
Cutting branches
Branches up to 25 mm in diameter can be cut with this
tool.
Warning! Do not use the tool while in a tree, on a ladder
or on any other unstable surface. Be aware of where the
branch will fall.
Cut downward and away from your body.
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Make the cut close to the main branch or tree body.
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Vertical cutting

The tool allows close cutting to corners and other difficult
areas.
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder
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with the teeth of the blade facing upward.
Hold the tool with the shoe (3) facing downward so
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that you are as close to the work surface as possible.
Cut forward and away from your body.
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Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory
used.
BLACK+DECKER accessories are engineered to high
quality standards and designed to enhance the perfor-
mance of your tool. By using these accessories you will
get the very best from your tool.
Blades
The saw will accept a blade up to 30 cm long. Always
use the shortest blade suitable for your project but long
enough to keep the blade cutting through the material.
Longer blades are more likely to be bent or damaged
during use. During operation some longer blades may
vibrate or shake if the saw is not kept in contact with the
workpiece.
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