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Plunge cutting
Warning! To avoid loss of control, broken
blades or damage to the workpiece, always
use extreme caution when making plunge
cuts. It is not recommended to plunge cut
any material other than wood. Wherever
possible, drill a 3/8" (10 mm) or bigger pilot
hole in the area to be cut out and start
cutting with the blade in the pilot hole. This
will avoid the need to plunge cut.
Note: Use only blades with 7 teeth per inch
for plunge cutting.
1. To plunge cut an inside hole, clearly mark
the cutting line on the workpiece.
2. Set the bevel angle at 0° then lock the
sole plate.
3. Tilt the saw forward so it rests on the
front edge of the sole plate and in a
position so the blade will NOT touch the
workpiece when the switch is turned ON
(Fig. J).
Note: Make sure the saw blade is inside
the area to be cut.
4. Start the saw and slowly lower the blade
onto the workpiece while making sure
the front of the sole plate remains in
contact with the workpiece. Allow the
blade to cut through the wood.
5. Continue lowering the blade into the
workpiece until the sole plate rests flat
on the workpiece. Continue sawing
toward the cutting line and complete the
cut as required.
Metal cutting
Many types of metal can be cut with your
jigsaw. When cutting any kind of material,
be careful not to twist or bend the blades.
Do not force the blade. If the blade chatters
or vibrates excessively, use a finer tooth
blade. If the blade heats excessively, reduce
speed of cutting. If the blade teeth become
clogged when cutting soft metals such as
aluminum, use a coarser blade with fewer
teeth per inch. Clamp all work firmly and
saw as close as possible to the clamping
point to eliminate any vibration of the work
being cut.
(Original instructions)
When cutting conduit, pipe or angle iron,
clamp work in a vise if possible and saw
close to the vise. To cut thin sheet materials,
"sandwich" the material between hardboard
or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate
material vibration and tearing. By doing this,
the material will be cut smoothly. Lay out
your pattern or cutting lines on top of the
"sandwich".
MAINTENANCE
General
Warning! Do not at any time allow solvents
such as brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc. to come in contact with plastic parts.
They contain chemicals that can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic. Use a clean dry
cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Warning! Use safety goggles when using an
air jet to blow dust out of the jigsaw. Using
this jigsaw for cutting fiberglass, wallboard
or plaster will result in accelerated wear due
to the abrasive nature of these materials. It is
important that you clean the jigsaw
frequently when cutting these materials.
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive
practices can damage the tool as well as the
workpiece.
Warning! DO NOT attempt to modify this
jigsaw or create accessories not
recommended for this jigsaw. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and
could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious injury. It will also void the
warranty.
Your BLACK+DECKER tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of
time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in
your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
• Regularly clean the motor housing using
a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
solvent-based cleaner. Never let any
liquid get inside the tool and never
immerse any part of the tool into liquid.
ENGLISH
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