Troubleshooting; Maintenance Warning - Black & Decker 20v max reciprocating saw Instruction Manual

vISIBILITY IS LIMITED, USE ThE EDGE
OF ThE ShOE AS A GUIDE.
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
PROBLEM
• Tool will not turn on.
• Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger. • Insert battery pack into
• Unit shuts off abruptly.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service
center nearest you or call the BLACk+DeCker help line at 1-800-544-6986.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
FROM SAW WhEN PERFORMING ANY
CLEANING OR OThER MAINTENANCE.
WhEN SERvICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. 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.
• When electric tools are used on
fiberglass boats, sports cars, drywall
etc.,they are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure, as the
fiberglass chips and grindings and drywall
dust are highly abrasive to bearings,
brushes, commutator, etc. During any
use on fiberglass or drywall it is extremely
important that the tool be cleaned
frequently by blowing with an air jet.
LUBRICATION
Your tool was properly lubricated before
leaving the factory. Once every year take

TROUBLEShOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Battery pack not installed properly.
• Battery pack not charged.
• Charger not plugged in.
• Surrounding air temperature
too hot or too cold.
• Battery pack has reached its
maximum thermal limit.
• Out of charge. ( To
maximize the life of the
battery pack it is designed
to shutoff abruptly when
the charge is depleted.)
REMOvE BATTERY
shoe is 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.
or send your tool to a BLACk+DeCker
service center, or authorized service
station, for a complete cleaning, inspection
and lubrication. Tools "out of service" for
long periods should be relubricated before
being put back to work.
ACCESSORIES
Your reciprocating saw will accept up to a
12 inch long blade. Always use the shortest
blade suitable for your project. Longer blades
are more likely to be bent or damaged during
use. During operation, some longer blades
may vibrate or shake if the saw is not kept in
contact with the workpiece.
WARNING: S
than those offered by BLACk+DeCker,
have not been tested with this product, use of
such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
BLACk+DeCker recommended
accessories should be used with this product.
A complete line of accessories is available
from your BLACk+DeCker Factory Service
Center or a BLACk+DeCker Authorized
Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web
Site www.blackanddecker.com for a catalog
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• Check battery pack
installation.
• Check battery pack
charging requirements.
charger until LED illuminates.
• Plug charger into a
working outlet. Refer to
"Important Charging Notes"
for more details.
• Move charger and battery
pack to a surrounding air
temperature of above
40 degrees F (4,5°C) or
below 105 degrees F
(+40,5°C).
• Allow battery pack to cool
down.
• Place on charger and
allow to charge.
ince accessories, other