Hints For Optimum Use; Maintenance; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker KS550K Linea PRO Instruction Manual

Push and hold the blade clamp (7) down.
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder
(9) as far as it will go.
Release the blade clamp (7).
Saw blade storage (fig. C)
Saw blades (8) can be stored in the storage compartment
located on the side of the tool.
Open the cover (3) of the saw blade storage compartment
by holding the tab on the top of the cover (3) and pulling it
outward.
The blades are retained in the compartment by a
magnetic strip. To remove a blade, press down on one
end of the blade to raise the other end, and remove.
Close the cover (3) of the saw blade storage compartment
and make sure that it is latched closed.
Warning! Close the compartment door securely before
operating the saw.
USE
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig. D and E)
Warning! Never use the tool when the shoe plate is loose
or removed.
The shoe plate (5) can be set to a left or right bevel angle of
up to 45°.
Pull the shoe plate locking lever (4) outwards to unlock
the shoe plate (5) from the 0 degree position (fig. E).
Pull the shoe plate (5) forward and set the required bevel
15°, 30° and 45° indicated in the bevel angle window.
Push the shoe plate locking lever (4) back towards the
saw to lock the shoe plate (5).
To reset the shoe plate (5) for straight cuts:
Pull the shoe plate locking lever (4) outwards to unlock
the shoe plate (5).
Set the shoe plate (5) to an angle of 0° and push the
shoe plate backwards.
Push the shoe plate locking lever (4) back towards the
saw to lock the shoe plate (5).
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the variable speed on/off
switch (2).
To switch the tool off, release the variable speed on/off
switch (2).
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (1)
and release the on/off switch (2).
To switch the tool off when in continuous operation,
press the on/off switch (2) and release it.
Sawing
Hold the tool firmly with both hands while cutting. The shoe
plate (5) should be held firmly against the material being cut.
This will help prevent the saw from jumping, reduce vibration
and minimise blade breakage.
Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting
the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing
the cut.

HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE

Sawing laminates
When cutting laminates, splintering may occur which can
damage the presentation surface. The most common saw
blades cut on the upward stroke, therefore if the shoe plate is
sitting on the presentation surface either use a saw blade that
cuts on the downward stroke or:
Use a fine-tooth saw blade.
Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
To minimise splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or
hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw
through this sandwich.
Sawing metal
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut
through this sandwich.
Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.

MAINTENANCE

Your 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.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance, switch off
and unplug the tool.
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.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Should
you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,
do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this
product available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials. Local regulations may provide for
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