Blade Support Roller; Operating Your Jigsaw; Saw Shoe Adjustment For Angular Cutting; Dust Blowing - Black & Decker KS631 Manual

All models
Note: To achieve a greater accuracy of cut, ensure
back of blade is touching blade support roller. See
'Blade suport roller' for instructions on how to change
position of blade support roller.

BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER

To provide greater support and accuracy when cutting,
your jigsaw is fitted with a blade support roller. This
support should be adjusted so that the roller touches
the back of the blade when cutting.
guide roller (5) from time to time with a drop of oil will
extend the life of the roller.
For scroller jigsaws only
Note: When using your jigsaw in the scrolling mode,
the blade support roller needs to be retracted to allow
free movement of the blade.

OPERATING YOUR JIGSAW

To switch your jigsaw on, fully squeeze the on/off
trigger switch (1). To switch your jigsaw off, release
the trigger switch (1). When plugging your jigsaw in,
ensure the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
When continuous operation is required, squeeze the
trigger and depress the lock on button (2) and release
the trigger. To disengage the lock, squeeze and release
the trigger. Always disengage the lock before
disconnecting from the power supply.

SAW SHOE ADJUSTMENT FOR ANGULAR CUTTING

The shoe plate (6) can be angled up to 45˚ on either side.
To do this, disconnect your jigsaw from the power supply.
To do this, loosen the front
screw on the base of the
shoe. Push the blade
support forward until the
roller touches the back
edge of the blade. Retighten
the screw. Lubricating the
To do this, untighten the
front screw on the base of
the shoe and retract the
support. Re-tighten the
screw.
Raise or remove the dust
shroud (4) and loosen both
screws on the shoe plate
with a screwdriver. Pull the
shoe plate backward a little,
and set the desired angular
accurate angle cutting to use a protractor to set the
shoe. Make a test cut on some scrap material to check
the accuracy of the angle. To reset the shoe for a
square cut, slacken the clamp screws and move the
shoe until it is approximately 90˚ to the blade, and then,
whilst applying slight forward pressure on the shoe,
retighten the clamp screws. If necessary, re-adjust the
bade support roller using only the front screw.

DUST BLOWING

blower control is pointing towards the

DUST EXTRACTION

Your jigsaw with a hose adapter (accessory part), can
be fitted to most portable vacuum cleaners.

ELECTRONIC SPEED REGULATION

For electronic models only
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adjustment according to the
scale or push the shoe plate
forward for fixed locks at 0˚,
15˚, 30˚, or 45˚. Tighten the
screws to secure. Although
the scale and notches are
accurate for most purposes
it is advisable for very
To aid visibility when cutting,
your jigsaw is fitted with a
facility which will blow dust
away from surface of
material being cut. To utilise,
lift up or remove dust visor
and ensure the variable
symbol.
To utilise this facility push
adapter into the aperture at
the rear of jigsaw and fit
vacuum hose in or over the
adapter, depending on the
hose size. The dust shroud
should be attached and in a
downwards position and
the variable blower control
on the side of the jigsaw
should point towards the
symbol.
The electronic speed
control wheel (3) is used to
programme the required
saw speed depending on
the material being worked.
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