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HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
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 for easier operation and longer blade
life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene is preferred.
WARNING: Fire Hazard. Do not use vacuum adapter when cutting metal.
Metal
filings will be hot and may cause a fire.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
• Unit will not start.
• Cord not plugged in.
• Plug tool into a working
outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Replace circuit fuse.
(If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit fuse to
blow, discontinue use
immediately and have it
serviced at a Black &
Decker service center or
authorized servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Reset circuit breaker.
(If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit breaker
to trip, discontinue use
immediately and have it
serviced at a Black &
Decker service center or
authorized servicer.)
• Cord or switch is damaged.
• Have cord or switch
replaced at Black &
Decker Service Center or
Authorized Servicer.
• Shoe plate is loose.
• Retaining screw loose.
• Loosen the screw
closest to the blade on the
underside of the shoe
plate.
Tighten the screw farthest
from the blade by turning
counterclockwise
(left hand thread)
Reminder: The bevel lever
must be in the closed
position. Tighten the
screw closest to the blade.
• UV light will not come on. • Batteries weak.
Replace batteries.
• Batteries inserted incorrectly.
Reinsert batteries making
sure they match the (+)
and (-) terminals.
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.
