Maintenance; Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker RS890 Original Instructions Manual

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Autoselect (fig. B)
The Autoselect feature allow you to set the optimum speed of
the tool dependant on the material you are cutting.
Slide the Autoselect switch (3) to the top position for cut-
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ting sheet metal.
Slide the Autoselect switch (3) to the middle position for
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cutting plastic.
Slide the Autoselect switch (3) to the bottom position for
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cutting wood and metal tubing.
Sawing (fig. C)
If possible, always hold the tool with both hands using the
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main handle (7) and secondary handle (8).
Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting
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the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing
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the cut.
Keep the shoe/branch steady (5) pressed firmly against
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the workpiece.
Pruning branches (fig. D & E)
If possible, always hold the tool with both hands using the
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main handle (7) and secondary handle (8).
Rotate the branch steady (5) till it clicks into place.
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Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting
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the cut.
Position the saw so that the blade is above the branch and
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the branch steady (6) is below the branch.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing
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the cut.
For proper cutting, the branch being cut should be in con-
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tact with both sides of the pruning shoe. The cut should
be square to the branch, and not made at an angle. If
required a rotating action could be used to further improve
the speed of the pruning cut.
Warning! The branch steady (6) is not a handle and should
never be used as a handle. Always hold the tool using the
main handle (7) and the secondary handle (8 or 9).
Operating in jigsaw mode (fig. F)
If possible, always hold the tool with both hands using the
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main handle (7) and secondary handle (9).
Rotate the branch steady (5) till it clicks into place.
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Fit the required blade.
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Hints for optimum use

Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
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Regularly check the condition of accessories. Replace
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when necessary.
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(Original instructions)
Sawing wood
Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails and
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metal objects.
When splintering is to be minimised, e.g. when cutting
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laminates, clamp a piece of scrap wood or hardboard to
both sides of the workpiece and saw through this sand-
wich.
Sawing metal
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
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sawing wood.
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
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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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Cutting branches
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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Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/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.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
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tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
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switch off.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
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charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
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plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.