Operation; Variable Speed Control - Black & Decker KS700K Instruction Manual

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tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord
and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.
Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size
cords see chart.
FEATURES (Fig. A)
1. On/Off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Variable Speed control knob
4. Saw blade locking lever
5. AccuCutTM saw blade support roller
6. Support roller adjustment screw
7. Saw blade
8. Scroller knob
9. Mode selector
10. Shoe plate
11. Shoe plate locking knob
12. Saw blade storage compartment
13. Dust blower
14. Dust extraction adaptor
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS
ASSEMBLY
Warning! Sharp blade. To prevent accidental operation,
turn off and unplug saw before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
FITTING THE SAW BLADE
f Hold the saw blade (7) as shown, with teeth facing
forward.
f Push the lever (4) downwards.
f Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder
(15) as far as it will go.
f Release the lever.
f Adjust the blade support roller as described below.
ACCUCUTTM BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER
After fitting the blade, you need to adjust the blade support
roller (5).
Screwdriver Method
f Turn the slotted blade support adjustment screw (6) in
direction A.
f Slide the blade support roller against the rear of the
blade. The blade must locate in the central recess of
the roller.
f Turn the blade support adjustment screw in direction
B to lock the blade support in place.
Tool Free Method
f The blade support roller can be adjusted in a "tool
free" manner, by turning the scrolling knob (8) so that
(FIG. B)
(FIG. C)
the adjustment screw is rotated around to the front of
the unit where it can be turned by hand.
CONNECTING A VACUUM CLEANER TO THE
TOOL (FIG. D & E)
f Align the dust extraction adaptor (14) with the saw
shoe as shown.
f Insert the ribs (16) into the slots (17).
f Pull the adaptor towards the rear of the jigsaw to
secure.
f Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (18) (not supplied)
to the adaptor.
f Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel
cuts.
Warning! Fire Hazard. Do not use vacuum adapter
when cutting metal. Metal filings will be hot and could
cause a fire in the vacuum container.

OPERATION

Warning! Laceration Hazard. To prevent loss of control,
never use the tool when the saw shoe is loose or removed.
Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE SHOE PLATE FOR BEVEL
CUTS (FIG. F)
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of
up to 45°.
f Turn the locking knob (11) in direction A to release
the shoe plate (10).
f Pull the shoe plate (10) backwards and set it to the
required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor
to check the angle.
f Turn the locking knob (11) in direction B to lock the
shoe plate in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
f Turn the locking knob (11) in direction A to release
the shoe plate (10).
f Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of
approximately 0º.
f Push the shoe plate forward.
f Turn the locking knob (11) indirection B to lock the
shoe plate in place. Make sure that the shoe plate is
supported by the guide ribs.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

f Set the variable speed control knob (3) to the required
speed range. Use a high speed for wood, medium
speed for aluminum and PVC and low speed for
metals other than aluminum.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
f To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
f For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2)
and release the on/off switch.