BLACK & DECKER JS610G (01) PDF Document

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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any reason. Hold front of saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the shoe.

Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.

When cutting pipe or conduit ensure that they are free from water, electrical wiring, etc.

Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before withdrawing the blade from the kerf (the slot created by cutting). A moving blade may impact the workpiece causing a broken blade, workpiece damage or loss of control and possible personal injury.

Never hold work in your hand, lap or against parts of of your body when sawing. The saw may slip and the blade could contact the body causing injury.

Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the tool.

Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.

Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

1. On/off switch

2. Lock-on button

3. Variable speed control knob

4. Orbital action”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 blower

12. Dust extraction adaptor (available on select models – check packaging for inclusion)

13. Rip fence (available on select models – check packaging for inclusion)

1. Variable speed switch

2. Lock-on button

3. Saw blade locking lever

4. Saw blade support roller

5. Saw blade

6. Shoe plate

7. Shoe plate locking knob

8. Saw blade storage compartment

9. Dust blower

10. Dust extraction adaptor (available on select models – check packaging for inclusion)

11. Rip fence (available on select models – check packaging for inclusion)

Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use the proper size extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart below.

The chart below shows Minimum Gage for Cord Sets for the BLACK & DECKER JS610G:

Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A rating of 120 volts AC/DC means that you tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

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)

Step 1. Hold the saw blade (5) as shown, with teeth facing forward.

Step 2. Push the lever (3) downwards.

Step 3. Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (10) as far as it will go.

Step 4. Release the lever.

Step 5. Adjust the blade support roller as described below.

Adjusting the blade support roller (fig. B)

Step 1. After fitting the blade, you need to adjust the blade support roller (4).

Step 2. Turn the locking knob (7) in direction A.

Step 3. Slide the blade support roller against the rear of the blade. The blade must locate in the central recess of the roller.

Step 4. Turn the locking knob (7) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. C & D)

Step 1. Align the dust extraction adaptor (9) with the saw shoe as shown.

Step 2. Insert the ribs (12) into the slots (13).

Step 3. Rotate the adaptor until it locks into position. Make sure that the ribs (14) are correctly seated.

Step 4. Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (11)(not supplied) to the adaptor.

Note: Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts.

The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°.

Step 1. Turn the locking knob (7) in direction A to release the shoe plate (6).

Step 2. Pull the shoe plate (6) backwards and set it to the required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor to check the angle.

Step 3. Turn the locking knob (7) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place.

To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:

Step 1. Turn the locking knob (7) in direction A to release the shoe plate (6).

Step 2. Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.

Step 3. Push the shoe plate forward.

Step 4. Turn the locking knob (7) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. Make sure that the shoe plate is supported by the guide ribs.

To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far you depress the switch.

For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and release the variable speed switch. This option is available only at full speed.

To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch. To switch the tool off, when in continuous operation, press the variable speed switch once more and release it.

Use a pencil to mark the cutting line.

Position the jigsaw over the line (15).

Viewing from directly above the jigsaw the line of cut can be easily followed. Should this view be restricted for any reason, the indent (16) can be used as an alternate cutting guide.

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. G)

Step 1. Hold the saw blade (7) as shown, with teeth facing forward.

Step 2. Push the lever (5) downwards.

Step 3. Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (12) as far as it will go.

Step 4. Release the lever.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. H & I)

Step 1. Align the dust extraction adaptor (11) with the saw shoe as shown.

Step 2. Insert the ribs (14) into the slots (15).

Step 3. Rotate the adaptor until it locks into position. Make sure that the ribs (16) are correctly seated.

Step 4. Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (13) (not supplied) to the adaptor.

Note: Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts.

The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°.

Step 1. Turn the locking knob (9) in direction A to release the shoe plate (8).

Step 2. 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.

Step 3. Turn the locking knob (9) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place.

To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:

Step 1. Turn the locking knob (9) in direction A to release the shoe plate (8).

Step 2. Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.

Step 3. Push the shoe plate forward.

Step 4. 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.

Set the variable speed control knob (3) to the required speed range. Use a high speed for wood, medium speed for aluminum and PVC and low speed for metals other then aluminum.

For fast and efficient straight cuts in wood, set the turbo orbital action selector (4) to “max”.

For accurate straight and curve cutting and a smooth surface finish, set the turbo selector (4) to “min”.

The turbo orbital action selector (4) can also be set to the middle position between “max” and “min” for a moderate speed of cut and finish.

Note: Orbital Action not recommended when scrolling.

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.

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.

General

Use a high speed for wood, a medium speed for aluminum and PVC and a low speed for metals other then aluminum.

Sawing laminates

As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering may occur on the surface closest to the shoe plate.

Use a fine-tooth saw blade.

Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.

To minimize 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 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.

CAUTION: Do not use vacuum adapter when cutting metal. Metal filings will be hot and may cause a fire.

Rip Fence

Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are easily done with a rip fence and circle guide (available as standard equipment on some models or at extra cost).

Attaching Rip Fence (fig.L & M)

Insert rip fence into slot on the right side of saw shoe as shown with cross bar facing down.

Place screw (19) into hole in bottom of shoe.

Align clamp bar (20) over screw with lipped edge facing down and pointing towards the rear of the saw.

Using a phillips screwdriver, run the screw into the threaded hole in the bar clamp.

Adjust to width of cut and tighten screw.

Circle Cutting

Insert rip fence into slot on the right side of saw shoe with cross bar facing up.

Adjust rip fence so that distance from blade to hole in cross bar is the desired radius and tighten screw.

Place saw so that center of hole in cross bar is over center of circle to be cut (make pocket cut, drill hole for blade or cut inward from edge of material to get blade into position).

When saw is properly positioned, drive a small nail through hole in cross bar into exact center of circle to be cut. Using rip fence as a pivot arm, begin cutting circle.

If gel within the comfort grip becomes exposed and results in skin contact wash with soap and water; for eye contact, flush with flowing water. If swallowed, seek medical attention.