Black & Decker Xts10ek Manual page 5

5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Additional safety instructions for jigsaws
Warning! Contact with or inhalation of dusts arising
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from cutting applications may endanger the health of the
operator and possible bystanders. Wear a dust mask
specifically designed for protection against dust and
fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the
work area are also protected.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Variable speed control knob
4. Mode selector switch
5. Saw blade locking lever
6. Saw blade holder
7. Shoe plate
8. Shoe plate locking knob
9. Scroll knob
10. Saw blade storage compartment
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 can be hot.
Fitting the saw blade (fig. A)
Hold the saw blade (11) as shown, with the teeth facing
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forward.
Push the lever (5) downwards.
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Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (6)
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as far as it will go.
Release the lever.
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Adjust the blade support roller as described below.
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Adjusting the blade support roller (fig. A & B)
After fitting the blade, you need to adjust the blade support
roller (12).
Turn the blade support adjustment screw (13) in the
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counterclockwise direction.
Slide the blade support roller against the rear of the blade.
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The blade must locate in the central recess of the roller.
Turn the blade support adjustment screw in the clockwise
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direction to lock the blade support in place.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. C & D)
Align the dust extraction adaptor (14) with the saw shoe
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as shown.
Insert the ribs (15) into the slots (16).
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Push the adaptor backwards to lock it in position.
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Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (17) (not supplied) to
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the adaptor.
Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts.
Warning! Do not use the dust extraction adaptor when
sawing metal.
Use
Warning! Never use the tool when the saw shoe 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 locking knob (8) in direction A to release the shoe
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plate (7).
Pull the shoe plate (7) backwards and set it to the
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required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor to
check the angle.
Turn the locking knob (8) in direction B to lock the shoe
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plate in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
Turn the locking knob (8) in direction A to release the shoe
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plate (7).
Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of
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approx. 0°.
Push the shoe plate forward.
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Turn the locking knob (8) in direction B to lock the shoe
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plate in place. Make sure that the shoe plate is supported
by the guide ribs.
Setting the operating mode (fig. F)
In the straight cutting mode, the saw blade can be set and
locked in 4 positions: forward, reverse, left or right.
Turn the mode selector switch (4) to position A (scrolling
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mode).
Rotate the saw blade into the required direction using the
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scroll knob (9).
Turn the mode selector switch (4) to position B (straight
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cutting mode). In this position the scroll knob cannot be
rotated. The saw blade is locked in its position.
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