Black+Decker JS10, Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Vacuum port switch (Fig. F)
During normal use without the vacuum
connected, the vacuum port switch (13)
must be slid toward the rear of the tool .
This will allow the internal motor fan to
continuously blow the sawdust away from
the cutting mark. When the vacuum is
connected, the vacuum port switch must be
slid toward the front of the tool. This
positions the internal baffle to divert the
sawdust through the vacuum port so it can
be evacuated by the workshop vacuum.
OPERATION
Warning! Never use the tool when the saw
shoe plate is loose or removed.
General cutting
Warning! Keep hands and fingers away
from the space between the motor housing
and the blade clamp. Do not reach
underneath workpiece while the saw is
running.
Rest the front of the sole plate on the
workpiece and align the cutting edge of the
blade with the cutting line on your
workpiece (Fig. G). Make sure the power
cord is out of your way and not in the path
the blade will follow. Start your saw and
move it toward the workpiece. Apply
enough downward pressure to keep the saw
steady and only enough forward pressure to
keep the blade cutting freely.
Warning! Do not force the saw. Forcing the
saw may overheat the motor and break saw
blades.
Bevel cutting
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from
zero to 45° either left or right. To adjust the
bevel angle:
1. Loosen both sole plate pivot screws (14)
until the sole plate (15) can be rotated
(Fig. H).
Note: Use the 3 mm hex key supplied.
2. Bevel angles (17) are marked on a scale
located on the side of the sole plate
(Fig. I).
3. Slide the sole plate back. Align the edge
of the motor housing (18) with the
desired angle mark (17) on the side of the
base, then slide the sole plate forward to
engage the notches (16) into the motor
housing pin.
Note: Angle marks on the sides of the
jigsaw base are for reference only.
Operator should use a protractor to verify
angles.
4. Once the desired bevel angle is obtained,
lock the sole plate by tightening the sole
plate pivot screws.
5. Make a test cut in a scrap piece of
material and measure the bevel angle.
Adjust bevel angle if necessary.
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
Warning!
Do not use a vacuum when cutting
metal. Metal filings will be hot and may
cause fire. 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.