Black & Decker KS999E User Manual page 4

Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Additional safety instructions for Australia and
New Zealand
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Variable speed control knob
4. Turbo selector
5. Saw blade locking lever
6. Saw blade support roller
7. Saw blade
8. Shoe plate
9. Shoe plate locking knob
10. Saw blade storage compartment
11. Dust extraction adaptor
Assembly
Warning! Before attempting any of the following operations,
make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and
that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw blades can be hot.
Fitting the saw blade (fig. A)
Hold the saw blade (7) as shown, with the teeth facing
forward.
Push the lever (5) downwards.
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (12)
as far as it will go.
Release the lever.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. B & C)
Align the dust extraction adaptor (11) with the saw shoe
as shown.
Insert the ribs (14) into the slots (15).
Rotate the adaptor until it locks into position. Make sure
that the ribs (16) are correctly seated.
Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (13) (not supplied) to
the adaptor.
Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts.
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Use
Warning! Never use the tool when the saw shoe is loose or
removed.
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig. D)
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to
45°.
Turn the locking knob (9) in direction A to release the shoe
plate (8).
Pull the shoe plate (8) backwards and set it to the
required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor to
check the angle.
Turn the locking knob (9) in direction B to lock the shoe
plate in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
Turn the locking knob (9) in direction A to release the shoe
plate (8).
Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of
approx. 0°.
Push the shoe plate forward.
Turn the locking knob (9) in direction B to lock the shoe
plate in place. Make sure that the shoe plate is supported
by the guide ribs.
Variable speed control
Set the variable speed control knob (3) to the required
speed range. Use a high speed for wood, medium speed
for aluminium and PVC and low speed for metals other
than aluminium.
Turbo selector
For fast and efficient straight cuts in wood, set the turbo
selector (4) to "max".
For accurate straight and curve cutting and a smooth
surface finish, set the turbo selector (4) to "min".
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and
release the on/off switch.
To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch.
To switch the tool off when in continuous operation, press
the on/off switch once more and release it.
How to use the SightLine‡ feature (fig. E)
Use a pencil to mark the cutting line.
Position the jigsaw over the line (17).
Viewing from directly above the jigsaw the line of cut can be
easily followed. Should this view be restricted for any reason,
the indent (18) can be used as an alternate cutting guide.