Black & Decker JS700 - Assembly and Setup; Motor and Power Requirements; Fitting the Saw Blade; AccuCut Blade Support Roller Adjustment

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.
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
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.
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.
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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.Ifyouneedassistanceregardingaccessories,pleasecall:
1-800-544-6986.
WARNING:Theuseofanyaccessorynotrecommendedforusewiththistoolcould
behazardous.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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connected.
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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find
your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under “Tools—Electric” or call:
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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.
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it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made
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Motor
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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scrolling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.
OperationUSE
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
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Hb
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Ic
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