Operation; General Cutting - Black & Decker FireStorm FS18SS Instruction Manual

90521272 FS18SS Spiral Saw
Changing the Collet
CAUTION: Laceration Hazard. Turn off tool and remove battery before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Some accessories require different sized collets. The two collets used with
Black & Decker accessories are 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. The FS18SS comes with both the
1/8 in. and 1/4 in. collets as standard equipment.
TO CHANGE THE COLLET:
CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Collet may be hot.
1. Depress and hold in spindle lock button (4) and turn collet nut (9) counterclockwise
with the wrench provided.
2. Remove the collet nut and collet from the threaded spindle.
3. Thread the new collet nut and collet onto the spindle.
4. Insert proper bit and securely tighten collet nut with wrench provided.
CAUTION: Never tighten the collet without a bit installed.

OPERATION

GENERAL CUTTING

When plunge cutting, hold the tool firmly with both hands, insert the bit into the material
at a 45º angle. Slowly bring the tool to a 90º angle to start the cut. When cutting from
the edge of the workpiece, hold the tool 90º to the work surface. With depth guide in
contact with work surface, slowly bring bit into contact with edge. The depth guide
should be kept in contact with the material being cut at all times. Move the tool in a
clockwise direction using slow steady pressure to continue the cut. When the cut is
completed allow the tool to come to a complete stop before lifting it from the material.
Cutting a Hole for an Electrical Outlet (Figure G)
WARNING: Shock Hazard. Shut off all live electric circuits to any areas where cut outs
will be made.
1. Push any wiring deeply into the outlet box to avoid damage from the cutting bit.
2. Before hanging the sheet covering the outlet, mark the approximate location of the
center of the outlet on the wall board. Check the cutting bit depth against the side of
the board to be sure it will cut entirely through the material.
3. Tack the sheet in place with a few fasteners avoiding the stud holding the outlet. This
allows the wall board to flex slightly around the protruding fixture box.
4. Turn the tool on. Holding the tool firmly with both hands, plunge the bit straight into
the center of the outlet.
5. Cut to the right until the edge of the box is touched. Pull out just enough for the bit to
clear the edge of the box. Plunge in again holding the bit gently against the outside of
the box.
6. Follow the outside of the box as shown keeping slight pressure against the box. This
will minimize wandering and give you a clean precise cut.
7. Remove the waste and dust from the outlet. Finish fastening the sheet of wall board.
Assembling Circle Cutter (Figure H)
CAUTION: Laceration Hazard. Turn off tool and remove battery before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
1. Attach the handle and pivot knob as shown in figure H.
Attaching Circle Cutter (Figure I)
CAUTION: Laceration Hazard. Turn off tool and remove battery before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
1. Place adaptor under depth guide opening.
2. Place circle cutter arm on top of depth guide.
3. Screw threaded arm onto adaptor to secure circle cutter arm.
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