GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL TOOLS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and 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 bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double
Insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don’t 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 to carry the tools or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately
. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W."
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents cover moving parts and should be avoided.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.
A wrench or key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventative safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual
. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rules
• Hold tool 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.
•
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.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury
. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V................volts A ............amperes
Hz..............hertz W............watts
min ............minutes
alternating current
..........direct current no ..........no load speed
............Class II Construction
..........
earthing terminal
..............safety alert symbol .../min ........revolutions or
reciprocations per minute
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking.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.
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Assembly
WARNING: Sharp blade. To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug saw
before performing the following operations.
Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
Fitting the saw blade (fig. A)
- Hold the saw blade (7) as shown, with teeth facing forward.
- Push the lever (4) downwards.
- Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (15) as far as it will go.
- Release the lever.
- Adjust the blade support roller as described below.
AccuCut
TM
blade support roller (fig. B)
After fitting the blade, you need to adjust the blade support roller (5).
Screwdriver Method
- Turn the slotted blade support adjustment screw (6) in direction A.
- Slide the blade support roller against the rear of the blade. The blade must locate
in the central recess of the roller.
- Turn the blade support adjustment screw in direction B to lock the blade support in place.
Tool Free Method
- The blade support roller can be adjusted in a “tool free” manner, by turning the scroll
ing knob (8) so that the adjustment screw is rotated around to the front of the unit where it can
be turned by hand.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. C & D)
- Align the dust extraction adaptor (14) with the saw shoe as shown.
- Insert the ribs (16) into the slots (17).
- Pull the adaptor towards the rear of the jigsaw to secure.
- Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (18) (not supplied) to the adaptor.
- Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts.
WARNING: Fire Hazard. Do not use vacuum adapter when cutting metal
. Metal
filings will be hot and could cause a fire in the vacuum container.
Operation
USE
WARNING: Laceration Hazard. To prevent loss of control, never use the tool when
the saw shoe is loose or removed.
Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig. E)
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°.
- Turn the locking knob (11) in direction
A
to release the shoe plate (10).
- Pull the shoe plate (10) backwards and set it to the required angle. You can use the
scale or a protractor to check the angle.
- Turn the locking knob (11) in direction
B
to lock the shoe plate in place.
To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
- Turn the locking knob (11) in direction
A
to release the shoe plate (10).
- Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.
- Push the shoe plate forward.
- Turn the locking knob (11) 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 aluminum and PVC and low speed for metals other than
aluminum.
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.
Using the mode selector
The mode selector (9) can set in 3 positions
1. Scrolling position (
figs F and G
) - this position allows the scroller knob (8) to be
rotated for intricate and accurate sawing. (In this position there is no orbital action.)
It is recommended to use scroller blades when in this mode.
2. Straight cutting position (
figs Ha, Hb and Hc
) this position turns off orbital action and
locks the scroller knob to prevent its rotation. The scroller knob can be locked in any
of 4 positions for straight cutting.
Method of engagement:
a. Turn the Mode Selector to the scrolling position.
b. Rotate the scroller knob to the desired position (this can be any of 4 positions - the
blade can point forwards, reverse, left or right).
c. Turn the Mode Selector to the neutral position. (In this position the Scroller Knob
cannot be turned).
3. Orbital Action Position (
figs Ia, Ib and Ic
) - this position switches on the orbital action
for fast and efficient straight cuts. This mode can only be selected with the blade
pointing forwards.
Method of engagement:
a. Turn the mode selector to the scrolling position.
b. Rotate the scroller knob to point the blade forwards.
c. Turn the Mode Selector to the orbital position. (In this position the Scroller Knob
cannot be turned).
How to Use the Sightline
®
Feature (fig. J)
- Use a pencil to mark the cutting line.
- Position the jigsaw over the line (19).
Viewing from directly above the jigsaw the line of cut can be easily followed. Should this
view be restricted for any reason, the indent (20) can be used as an alternate cutting guide.
Use of Extension Cords
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.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
220V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
American Wire Gage
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10
18
16
14
12
10
-
12
16
16
14
12
12
-
16
14
12
Not Recommended
Features - JS700
1. On/Off switch
8. Scroller knob
2. Lock-on button
9. Mode selector
3. Variable Speed control knob
10. Shoe plate
4. Saw blade locking lever
11. Shoe plate locking knob
5. AccuCut
TM
saw blade support roller
12. Saw blade storage compartment
6. Support roller adjustment screw
13. Dust blower
7. Saw blade
14. Dust extraction adaptor
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