Black & Decker 487843-00 User Manual page 4

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 Australia and
New Zealand
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
x
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
x
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Dust shroud
4. Blade support roller
5. Shoe plate
6. Dust extraction opening
7. Allen key
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.
Fitting the saw blade (fig. A)
Remove the dust shroud (3).
x
Loosen the screw (8) using the Allen key provided.
x
Hold the saw blade (9) as shown, with the teeth facing
x
forward.
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (10)
x
as far as it will go.
Tighten the screw (8).
x
Adjust the blade support roller as described below.
x
Adjusting the blade support roller (fig. B & C)
Loosen the screws (11).
x
Push the blade support roller (4) forward until it touches
x
the saw blade.
Tighten the screws (11).
x
Make sure that the shoe plate is adjusted correctly.
x
See below.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. D)
An adaptor is required to connect a vacuum cleaner or dust
extractor to the tool. The adaptor can be purchased from your
local Black & Decker retailer.
Push the adaptor (12) into the opening (6).
x
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Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (13) to the adaptor.
x
Make sure that the dust shroud (3) is fitted.
x
Use
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°.
Loosen the screws (11).
x
Pull the shoe plate (5) forward, set it to the required angle
x
and push it back into place. You can use the scale or a
protractor to check the angle.
Tighten the screws (11).
x
Make sure that the blade support roller is adjusted correctly.
x
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
Loosen the screws (11).
x
Pull the shoe plate forward and set it to an angle of
x
approx. 0°.
Make sure that the blade support roller is adjusted correctly.
x
Push the shoe plate backward and tighten the screws (11).
x
Use a square to check the angle.
x
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
x
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and
x
release the on/off switch.
To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch.
x
To switch the tool off when in continuous operation, press
the on/off switch once more and release it.
Hints for optimum use
Sawing laminates
As 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.
x
Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
x
To minimise splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or
x
hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw
through this sandwich.
Sawing metal
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
x
sawing wood.
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
x
When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
x
wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut
through this sandwich.
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.
x