Black & Decker ks1000ek Instructions Manual page 6

Fitting and removal of the side handle (fig. B)
The side handle (4) can be fitted to either the left or right
side of the tool.
Align and insert the side handle (4) into the location on the
tool, then rotate it towards the rear until it locks into place.
To remove, rotate it towards the front until it stops, then
pull it out of the location.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. C & D)
Attach the dust extraction adaptor (9) to the shoe plate (8)
as shown.
Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (not supplied) to the
adaptor.
Use
Warning! Never use the tool when the shoe plate is loose
or removed.
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig. E)
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of
up to 45°.
Turn the shoe plate locking knob (7) counter-clockwise
to release the shoe plate (8).
Pull the shoe plate (8) backwards and set it to the required
angle. You can use a protractor to check the angle.
Turn the locking knob (7) clockwise to lock the shoe plate
in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
Turn the locking knob (7) counter-clockwise to release the
shoe plate (8).
Set the shoe plate (8) to an angle of approx. 0° then push
it forward.
Turn the locking knob (7) clockwise to lock the shoe plate
in place. Make sure that the shoe plate is supported by the
guide ribs.
Variable speed control
Set the variable speed control knob (1) to the required
speed range. Use a high speed for wood, medium speed for
aluminium and PVC and low speed for metals other than
aluminium.
Turbo selector
For accurate straight and curve cutting and a smooth
surface finish, set the turbo selector (6) to position 0.
For fast and efficient straight cuts in wood, set the turbo
selector (6) to position 2.
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (3).
To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch (3).
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and
release the on/off switch.
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To switch the tool off when in continuous operation, press
the on/off switch (3) once more and release it.
Operating the laser (fig. F - I)
(Not supplied with the KS1000NL)
Installing the batteries (fig. F)
Detach the laser module (13) from the jigsaw by removing
the screw (15) and pulling the laser module forward. Insert
two new 1.5 Volt AAA alkaline batteries, making sure to
match the (+) and (-) terminals correctly. Re-attach the laser
module (13).
Adjusting the laser side-to-side (fig. G)
Note: The laser is intended as a cutting aid and does not
guarantee a precise cut.
Warning! Do not adjust the laser with the jigsaw plugged in.
Use the laser adjustment screw (16) to align the laser line
with the saw blade if needed.
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 cut power to the laser.
Using the laser (fig. H & I)
The laser projects the line of cut on to the surface of the
workpiece.
To switch the laser on, press the button (17).
To switch the laser off, press the button (17) again.
Viewing from directly above the jigsaw, the line of cut 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.
Position the jigsaw over the line.
Switch on the laser.
Hints for optimum use
Sawing laminates
Because the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke,
splintering may occur on the surface closest to the shoe
plate.
Use a fine-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.