Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker MTJS1 Manual

Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp (11)
u
as shown. Make sure that the teeth are point-
ing to the front.
Release the lever.
u
To remove the saw blade, press the blade
u
clamp lever (12) down and pull the saw blade
from the holder.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Sawing
Note: Ensure the forward reverse slider (2) is not
in the locked position.
To switch the tool on, press the variable speed
u
switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far
you press the switch.
To switch the tool off, release the variable
u
speed switch.

Hints for optimum use

Sawing
Always use the appropriate type of saw blade
u
for the workpiece material and type of cut.
If necessary, drill a hole near the starting point
u
of the cut.
(Original instructions)
Switch the tool on and slowly feed the saw
u
blade into the workpiece at the desired starting
point.
When cutting sheet metal:
Clamp a piece of plywood or soft wood to the
u
back of the workpiece and saw through the
combination in order to obtain a clear cut.
Do not force the saw blade into the workpiece.
u
Note that cutting sheet metal will normally
take more time than sawing thicker wooden
workpieces.
Spread a thin film of oil along the cutting line
u
before sawing.
To cut, switch the tool on and move it down
u
until the saw blade is exactly over the point of
entry. Lower the rear of the shoe towards the
workpiece, maintaining a firm pivoting pressure
on the saw shoe. With the shoe flat on the
workpiece, feed the blade into the workpiece.
When cutting laminates:
Cut thin laminates with the back surface facing
u
up, as splintering is most likely to occur on the
side of the workpiece facing the saw shoe.
For clean cuts, clamp a piece of plywood or
u
hardboard to both sides of the laminate and cut
through the resulting sandwich.
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