Hints For Optimum Use; Maintenance - Black & Decker KS550K Instruction Manual

concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
f The intended use is described in this instruction
manual. The use of any accessory or attachment
or perfor mance of any operation with this tool other
than those recommended in this instruction manual
may present a risk of personal injury and/or damage
to property.
ASSEMBLY
Warning! Before attempting any of the following
operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw
blades may be hot.
Fitting the saw blade (FIG. C)
f Hold the saw blade (8) as shown, with the teeth
facing forward.
f Push and hold the blade clamp (7) down.
f Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder
(9) as far as it will go.
f Release the blade clamp (7).
Saw blade storage (FIG.D)
Saw blades (8) can be stored in the storage compartment
located on the side of the tool.
f Open the cover (3) of the saw blade storage
compartment by holding the tab on the top of the
cover (3) and pulling it outward.
f The blades are retained in the compartment by a
magnetic strip. To remove a blade, press down on one
end of the blade to raise the other end, and remove
f Close the cover (3) of the saw blade storage
compartment and make sure that it is latched closed.
Warning! Close the compartment door securely before
operating the saw.
USE
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts
(FIG. E and F)
Warning! Never use the tool when the shoe plate is
loose or removed.
The shoe plate (5) can be set to a left or right bevel angle
of up to 45°.
f Pull the shoe plate locking lever (4) outwards to unlock
the shoe plate (5) from the 0 degree position (Fig.F).
f Pull the shoe plate (5) forward and set the required
bevel 15°, 30° and 45° indicated in the bevel angle
window.
f Push the shoe plate locking lever (4) back towards the
saw to lock the shoe plate (5).
To reset the shoe plate (5) for straight cuts:
f Pull the shoe plate locking lever (4) outwards to
unlock the shoe plate (5).
f Set the shoe plate (5) to an angle of 0º and push the
shoe plate backwards.
f Push the shoe plate locking lever (4) back towards the
saw to lock the shoe plate (5).
Switching on and off
f To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (2).
f To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch (2).
f For continuos operation, press the lock-on button (1)
and release the on/off switch (2).
f To switch the tool off when in continuous operation,
press the on/off switch (2) and release it.
Sawing
Hold the tool firmly with both hands while cutting. The
shoe plate (5) should be held firmly against the material
being cut. This will help prevent the saw from jumping,
reduce vibration and minimise blade breakage.
f Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before
starting the cut.
f Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while
performing the cut.

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:
f Use a fine-tooth saw blade.
f Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
f To minimise splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood
or hardboard to both sides of the workpieces and saw
through this sandwich.
Sawing metal
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
f Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
f When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut
through this sandwich.
f Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.

MAINTENANCE

Your 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.
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