Maintenance - Black & Decker KS900E Original Instructions Manual

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Switching on and off
♦ To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch
(2).
♦ To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch
(2).
♦ For continuous operation, press the lock-on
button (3) and release the on/off switch (2).
♦ To switch the tool off when in continuous
operation, press the on/off switch (2) and
release it.
Sawing
Hold the tool fi rmly with both hands while cutting.
The shoe plate (7) should be held fi rmly 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.
Operating the laser (fi g. I - L) (KS900EL unit
only)
Installing the batteries (fi g. I)
Detach the laser module (17) from the jigsaw by
removing the screw (16) and pulling the laser
module forward. Insert two new 1.5 Volt AAA
alkaline batteries, making sure to match the (+)
and (-) terminals correctly. Re-attach the laser
module (17).
Adjusting the laser side-to-side (fi g. J)
Note: The laser is intended as a cutting aid and
does not guarantee a precise cut.
Warning! Do not adjust the laser with the jigsaw
plugged in.
♦ Use the laser adjustment screw (18) to align
the laser line with the saw blade if needed.
The laser visibility (power) will be reduced if the
jigsaw is overheated. The laser may not be visible
when the saw is overloaded for a prolonged
period of time. The laser visibility will gradually
return to normal when the tool cools down even
when the tool is unplugged.
Warning! Do not leave the overheated laser
switched ON. Make sure that the switch is in the
OFF position and remove the batteries to remove
power from the laser.
Using the laser (fi g. K - L)
The laser projects the line of cut (21) on to the
surface of the workpiece.
♦ To switch the laser on, press the button (19).
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♦ To switch the laser off, press the button (19)
again.
Viewing from directly above the jigsaw, the line of
cut (21) can be easily followed. Should this view
be restricted for any reason, the laser can be used
as an alternative cutting guide.
♦ Use a pencil to mark the cutting line (20).
♦ Position the jigsaw over the line (20).
♦ Switch on the laser.
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 fi ne-tooth saw blade.
♦ Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
♦ To minimise splintering, clamp a piece of
scrap wood or hardboard to both sides of the
workpiece 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 fi lm 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 tool care and
regular cleaning.
♦ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your
tool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
♦ Regularly clean the motor housing using
a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
solvent-based cleaner. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool and never immerse any part of
the tool into liquid.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fi tted:
♦ Safely dispose of the old plug.
♦ Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the new plug.
♦ Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.