OPERATING THE LASER
Your saw is equipped with a laser which is turned on and off separately from the jig saw.
WARNING: NEVER aim the beam at a workpiece with a reflective surface. Bright
shiny reflective sheet steel or similar reflective surfaces are not recommended for laser
use. Reflective surfaces could direct the beam back toward the operator.
DANGER: LASER RADIATION. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. Do not stare into
the laser light source. Never aim light at another person or object other than the
workpiece. Laser light can damage your eyes.
WARNING: DO NOT use tinted glasses to enhance the laser light. Tinted glasses
will reduce overall vision for the application and interfere with the normal operation of the
tool.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES (FIG. D)
Detach the laser from the jig saw by removing the screw (16) and pulling laser (10)
forward. Insert 2 fresh 1.5 volt AAA batteries making sure to match (+) and (-) terminals
correctly. Reattach the laser.
WARNING: Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause injury or fire. To reduce
this risk:
• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.
• Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -), marked on the battery
and the equipment.
• Do not short battery terminals.
• Do not charge batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at the same time with new batteries
of the same brand and type.
• Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
"Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently
come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like.
The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually
prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and
carryon luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and
well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit."
SWITCHING THE LASER ON AND OFF (FIG. D)
To turn the laser on, press in on the on/off button (17). To turn the laser off, press the
button a second time. The laser button is "on" when subflush to the housing, and "off"
when the laser button is flush.
ADJUSTING THE LASER SIDE TO SIDE (FIG. E)
NOTE: Laser is intended to be a cutting aid and does not guarantee a precise cut.
Use laser adjustment screw (18) to align laser line with saw blade if needed.
WARNING: Laceration Hazard: DO NOT adjust the laser when the jig saw is
plugged in.
WARNING: Laser circuit will reduce output visibility (power) of laser when overheated.
Laser may be not visible when saw is overloaded for prolonged period of time. Laser
visibility (power) will gradually return back to normal when tool cools down even if the tool
is unplugged.
WARNING: Do not leave overheated laser ON unattended. Make sure the switch is in
the OFF position as shown in the inset of figure D. Remove the batteries to cut power
to the laser.
Hints for Optimum Use
GENERAL
- Use a high speed for wood, a medium speed for aluminum and PVC and a low speed
for metals other than aluminum.
SAWING LAMINATES
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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
• Unit will not start.
• Cord not plugged in.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Cord or switch is damaged.
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement
parts.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center.
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
Possible Solution
• Plug tool into a working
outlet.
• 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.)
• 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.)
• Have cord or switch
replaced at Black &
Decker Service Center or
Authorized Servicer
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