Maintenance - Black & Decker PSL12 Instruction Manual

• Guide the tool using light pressure.
• Always cut down from the top. This way you will avoid pinching the saw blade.
• Remove branches starting from branch tip. Reduce the branch in logical steps
cutting off small sections.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be aware of spring back. When the
tension in the wood fibers are released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and /or throw the tool out of control.
• Remove the tool from the cut while it is running at full speed.
METAL CUTTING (FIGURE H)
• Use a finer blade (24 teeth per inch) for ferrous metals and a
coarse blade for non-ferrous materials.
• In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to the
underside of the sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without
excess vibration or tearing of metal.
• Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces blade life and
causes costly blade breakage.
NOTE: Spread a thin film of oil or other coolant along the line
ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.
Aluminum should be cut dry.
PROJECT TIPS
• Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put
less strain on the motor while cutting.
• When cutting, always ensure that the shoe is resting firmly against the workpiece.
This will improve operator control and minimize vibration.
• For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades. These utilize a carbon steel back welded
to high speed steel teeth making the blade more flexible and less prone to breaking.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed
by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.
T-shank and U-shank jig saw blades can be used with this saw.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:
1-800-544-6986.
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the
Li-Ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid
by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent Li-Ion
batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC
program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent Li-Ion
batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the
spent Li-Ion battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local
retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES
THE RBRC™ SEAL
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