Maintenance; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker KS900S Original Instructions Manual

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. J and K)
The laser projects the line of cut (18) on to the
surface of the workpiece.
♦ To switch the laser on, press the button (16).
♦ To switch the laser off, press the button (16)
again.
Viewing from directly above the jigsaw, the line of
cut (17) 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 (17).
♦ Position the jigsaw over the line (17).
♦ Switch on the laser.
Operating the work light (fi g. L and M) ('W' units
only)
Units that include a 'W' in the catalogue number
are provided with an LED light (19) to illuminate the
area around the blade.
♦ To switch the work light on, slide the switch (20)
to the on position (I).
♦ To switch the work light off, slide the switch (20)
to the off position (0).
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.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Should you fi nd one day that your Black & Decker
product needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, do not dispose of it with household
waste. Make this product available for separate
collection.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled
and used again. Reuse of recycled
materials helps prevent environmental
pollution and reduces the demand for raw
materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate
collection of electrical products from the household,
at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you
purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection
and recycling of Black & Decker products once
they have reached the end of their working life. To
take advantage of this service please return your
product to any authorised repair agent who will
collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting your local
Black & Decker offi ce at the address indicated
in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
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