Black & Decker 376697-01 User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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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

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools

should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user. Applicable only to Class I (Grounded) tools.

• 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. Applicable only to Class ll tools.

• 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 clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.

• 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.Awrench or a 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 preventive 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

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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.

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

…/min......revolutions or reciprocation per minute

............earthing terminal

............safety alert symbol

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES: JIG SAWS

• KEEP HANDS AW A Yfrom cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any reason.

• KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.

Extension Cords

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking.
120 volts, AC only means your tool may be operated only with alternating current and never

with direct current.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All tools are

factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP

INSTALLING BLADES

BEFORE INSTALLING BLADES, TURN OFF AND UNPLUG T OOL.
Y our jig saw uses the Quick Clamp™blade changing system. To install a blade, lift the Quick
Clamp™ lever (Figure 1). Ensure the blade teeth are facing forward and insert the saw blade
shank fully into the blade clamp. Release the lever and the blade will be clamped securely in
place. To release the blade, lift the lever.

Note: To improve cutting performance, ensure back of blade is touching blade support roller.
See "Roller Support Guide"for instructions on how to change position of blade support roller.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 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

ROLLER SUPPORT

GUIDE

ROULEAU PORTEUR

GUIA DE SOPORTE DE

RODILLO

1

OUICK CLAMP™ BLADE CLAMP

LEVER

LEVIER DU SERRE-LAME QUICK

CLAMP

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PALANCA DEL PORTA SEGUETAS

QUICK CLAMP™

BLADE

LAME

SEGUETA

2

3

4

TRIGGER SWITCH
INTERRUPTEUR À

DÉTENTE

GATILLO

INTERRUPTOR

LOCK ON BUTTON

BOUTON DE VERROUILLAGE

EN MODE DE

FONCTIONNEMENT

BOTON DE ENCENDIDO

PERMANENTE

SHOE
PATIN

ZAPATA

SCREW

ARRIÈRE

TORNILLO

5

BLADE STORAGE

RANGEMENT DE

LA LAME

COMPARTIMIENTO

PARA SEGUETAS

DUST BLOWER

CHASSE-SCIURE

SOPLADOR DE POLVO

ROLLER SUPPORT GUIDE

The roller support guide on your jig saw improves its performance when cutting tough
materials by adding support to the blade. This support should be adjusted so that the roller
touches the back of the blade when cutting. Ensure the blade is aligned with the groove in the
roller. Adjust the support roller by loosening the screw on the bottom of the shoe (Fig.2) and
moving the shoe so that the roller touches the back edge of the blade. Retighten screw.
Lubricating the guide roller from time to time with a drop of oil will extend the life of the roller.

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH

BEFORE PLUGGING YOUR JIG SAW IN, ENSURE THAT THE TRIGGER SWITCH IS IN
THE OFF POSITION.

To turn the saw on, squeeze the trigger switch, as shown in Figure 3. The speed of the saw is
determined by how much the trigger switch is depressed. To turn the tool off, release the
trigger switch.

The tool can be locked on for continuous operation by fully squeezing and holding the trigger
switch while you depress the lock-on button shown in Fig. 3. With the lock-on button
depressed, release the trigger switch and the tool will continue to run. To release from lock
position, squeeze and release the trigger. Always disengage the lock before disconnecting
from the power supply. Do not overload your jig saw as this could damage the motor. Use
your saw only for its intended purpose.

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG T OOL.
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the screw (approximately 3 full turns) on the bottom of the

shoe, as shown in Figure 2. Lift the shoe slightly and pull backward, then set the shoe at 45°
and retighten screw. To reset the shoe for a square cut, loosen the screw and move the shoe
until it is approximately 90° to the blade. Adjust the blade support roller to the blade and
retighten the screw.

GENERAL CUTTING

Be sure material is firmly secured. Hold jig saw by the handle and operate switch to turn the
unit on. Don’t attempt to turn on the unit when blade is against material to be cut. This could
stall the motor. Place front of shoe on material to be cut and hold jig saw shoe down firmly
against the work surface while cutting. Don’t force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed.
Whenever possible, clamp or support work close to the line of cut; when the cut is completed,
shut off power and lay the saw aside before loosening the work.

CUT LINE BLOWER

To aid visibility when cutting, your jig saw is equipped with a cut line blower (Fig. 3) which will
keep the work area clear of dust as you saw.

BLADE STORAGE

Aconvenient blade storage compartment (Fig. 3) is provided at the rear of the saw.

METAL & PLASTIC CUTTING

In cutting thin gauge sheet metals, it is best to clamp wood or plywood to the bottom of the
metal sheet; this will insure a clean cut without the danger of vibration or tearing of metal. Use
a fine-tooth blade for ferrous metals (for those that have an iron content); and use a coarser
blade for nonferrous metals (those that do not have an iron content).
Cutting thin metal will take longer than cutting relatively thick wood so do not be tempted to
speed up the process by forcing the saw. Spread a thin film of cutting lubricant along the
cutting line (any light weight oil).
Use low speeds for cutting metals, plastics and composition tile. When cutting laminated
plastic, place the finished side down and use a fine tooth hollow ground blade.

POCKET CUTTING

• Measure the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw forward
until the front edge of the shoe sits firmly on the work surface, but with the blade well clear
of it as shown in Figure 4.

• Turn the tool on and allow it to attain maximum speed by fully depressing the trigger
switch.

• Grip the handle firmly and slowly lower the back edge of tool until the blade cuts smooth­ly into material. Do not move the jig saw forward along the cut line until the saw blade has
completely entered the material and shoe comes to rest flat on its surface.

RIP & CIRCLE CUTTING

Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are easily done with the rip fence and circle
guide (available at extra cost).

Using the screw supplied with the accessory guide, position as shown in Figure 5 and thread
the screw into the shoe to clamp the fence securely.

When circle cutting, adjust rip fence so that distance from blade to hole in cross bar is at the
desired radius and tighten screw (use hole which lines up best with saw blade). Place saw so
that hole in cross bar is over center of circle to be cut (make pocket cut, drill hole for blade or
cut inward from edge of material to get blade into position). When saw is properly positioned,
drive a small nail through hole in cross bar. Using rip fence as a pivot arm, begin cutting circle.
For circle cutting, the cross bar should be up, as shown in Figure 5.

When ripping, slide the rip fence under the screw from either side of the saw. Set the cross
bar at desired distance from blade and tighten screw. For ripping, the cross bar should be
down and against the straight edge of the workpiece.

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
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Lubrication

MASTER MECHANIC tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use.

Accessories

A full array of accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center.

CAUTION: The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended may be hazardous.

Two Year Quality Guarantee

This product is warranted for two years against any defects in material and workmanship. If
defective, the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Simply provide proof of
purchase and return the tool to your place of purchase. Normal wear or damage due to
abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair is not covered. This warranty does not apply to
accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.

30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with the performance or results of this
product, within thirty days of original purchase, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Simply provide proof of purchase and return the tool to your place of purchase.

If your tool requires out of warranty repairs, you may send or take your tool to a Black &
Decker owned Service Center. Black & Decker Service Centers are listed under “Tools­Electric” in the yellow pages of the phone directory or you may call 1-800-544-6986 for
information on your nearest Service Center.

TruServ

8600 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Chicago, IL 60631-350

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AVERTISSEMENT : Lire et comprendre toutes les directives. Le non-respect de toutes
les directives suivantes présente des risques de secousses électriques, d'incendie ou de
blessures graves.

CONSERVER CES MESURES.

ZONE DE TRAVAIL

• S'assurer que la zone de travail soit propre et bien éclairée. Des établis encombrés et
des endroits sombres présentent des risques d'accidents.

• Ne pas utiliser des outils électriques en présence de vapeurs explosives (comme
celles dégagées par des liquides, des gaz ou des poussières inflammables). Les

étincelles générées par le moteur des outils électriques peuvent enflammer les poussières
ou les vapeurs.

• Éloigner les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs de la zone de travail lorsqu'on utilise
un outil électrique. Une distraction peut entraîner la perte de maîtrise de l'outil.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ RELATIVES À L’ÉLECTRICITÉ

• Les outils à double isolation comportent une fiche polarisée (une lame plus large que
l'autre). La fiche n'entre que d'une façon dans une prise polarisée. Lorsque la fiche
n'entre pas à fond dans la prise, essayer de nouveau après avoir inversé les broches
de la fiche. Si la fiche n'entre toujours pas dans la prise, communiquer avec un
électricien certifié afin de faire installer une prise polarisée. Ne modifier en aucune
façon la fiche. La double isolation élimine le besoin d'un cordon trifilaire mis à la terre et

d'un système d'alimentation mis à la terre.

• Éviter de toucher à des surfaces mises à la terre comme des tuyaux, des radiateurs,
des cuisinières et des réfrigérateurs. Les risques de secousses électriques sont plus
élevés si le corps de l'utilisateur est mis à la terre.

• Protéger les outils électriques contre la pluie ou les conditions mouillées. Une
infiltration d'eau dans l'outil augmente les risques de secousses électriques.

• Manipuler le cordon avec soin. Ne jamais se servir du cordon afin de transporter

l'outil ni tirer sur le cordon pour débrancher l'outil. Éloigner le cordon des sources de
chaleur, des flaques d'huile, des arêtes tranchantes et des pièces mobiles.
Remplacer immédiatement les cordons endommagés, car ils endommagés augmentent

les risques de secousses électriques.

• Lorsqu'on utilise un outil électrique à l'extérieur, se servir d'un cordon de rallonge

prévu pour l'extérieur, portant la mention "W -A" ou "W". Ces cordons sont conçus pour
servir à l'extérieur et minimisent les risques de secousses électriques.

SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE

• Ne pas se servir de l’outil lorsqu'on est fatigué ou affaibli par des drogues, de l'alcool
ou des médicaments. De graves blessures peuvent résulter d'un moment d'inattention lors

de l'utilisation d'un outil électrique.

• Porter des vêtements appropriés. Éviter de porter des vêtements amples ou des

bijoux. Recouvrir la chevelure si elle est longue. Éloigner les cheveux, les vêtements
et les gants des pièces en mouvement qui peuvent les happer.

• Éviter les démarrages accidentels. S'assurer que l'interrupteur soit en position hors
tension avant de brancher l'outil. Afin d'éviter les risques de blessures, ne pas transporter

l'outil avec le doigt sur l'interrupteur ni brancher un outil dont l'interrupteur est en position
sous tension.

• Enlever les clés de réglage avant de mettre l'outil sous tension. Une clé qui est laissée
sur une pièce rotative de l'outil présente des risques de blessures.

• Ne pas dépasser sa portée. Garder son équilibre en tout temps. On s'assure d'une
meilleure maîtrise de l'outil dans des situations imprévues grâce à une position stable et un
bon équilibre.

• Porter de l'équipement de sécurité. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité. Dans
certaines conditions, il faut porter des masques respiratoires, des chaussures
antidérapantes, un casque de sécurité ou des protège-tympans.

UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN DE L’OUTIL

• Utiliser des pinces de serrage ou de tout autre moyen pratique afin de fixer et de
soutenir la pièce à ouvrer sur une plate-forme stable. La pièce est instable lorsqu'elle

est retenue par la main ou le corps de l'utilisateur. Cela présente des risques de perte de
maîtrise de l'outil.

• Ne pas forcer l'outil. Utiliser l'outil approprié à la tâche. L'outil approprié fonctionne
mieux et sûrement lorsqu'on s'en sert à son rendement nominal.

• Ne pas se servir de l'outil lorsque l'interrupteur est défectueux. Le cas échéant, l'outil
est dangereux et il faut le réparer.

• Débrancher l'outil de la source d'alimentation avant de le régler, d'en remplacer les
accessoires ou de le ranger. On minimise de la sorte le risque de démarrage accidentel de

l'outil.

• Ranger l'outil hors de portée des enfants et de toute autre personne qui n'en connaît
pas le fonctionnement. L'outil est dangereux entre les mains de ces personnes.

• Prendre soin des outils. S'assurer que les outils de coupe soient tranchants et
propres. Des outils bien entretenus à arêtes tranchantes ont moins tendance à se coincer

et ils se maîtrisent mieux.

• Vérifier l'alignement et les attaches des pièces mobiles, le degré d'usure des pièces

ainsi que tout autre facteur susceptible de nuire au bon fonctionnement de l'outil.
Faire réparer un outil endommagé avant de s'en servir. Des outils mal entretenus sont la

cause de nombreux accidents.

• Utiliser seulement les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant. Des accessoires qui
conviennent à un outil peuvent présenter des risques avec un autre outil.

ENTRETIEN

• Confier l'entretien de l'outil seulement à du personnel qualifié. Le non-respect de la
présente directive présente des risques de blessures.

• Lors de l'entretien de l'outil, utiliser seulement des pièces de rechange identiques.
Respecter les consignes relatives à l'entretien du présent guide d'utilisation. Il y a

risque de secousses électriques ou de blessures lorsqu'on utilise des pièces non autorisées
ou lorsqu'on ne respecte pas les consignes relatives à l'entretien.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ SPÉCIFIQUES

• Saisir les surfaces isolées de l'outil lorsqu'on s'en sert là où il pourrait y avoir des fils
sous tension et lorsqu'il pourrait entrer en contact avec son propre fil. En cas de

contact avec un fil sous tension, les composantes métalliques à découvert de l'outil
deviendraient sous tension et l'utilisateur subirait des secousses électriques.

AVERTISSEMENT : Certains outils, tels que les sableuses électriques, les scies, les
meules, les perceuses ou certains autres outils de construction, peuvent soulever de la
poussière contenant des produits chimiques susceptibles d’entraîner le cancer, des
malformations congénitales ou pouvant être nocifs pour le système reproductif. Parmi ces
produits chimiques, on retrouve :

• le plomb dans les peintures à base de plomb;

• la silice cristalline dans les briques et le ciment et autres produits de
maçonnerie;

• l’arsenic et le chrome dans le bois de sciage ayant subi un traitement

chimique.

Le risque associé à de telles expositions peut varier selon la fréquence avec laquelle on
effectue ces travaux. Pour réduire l’exposition à de tels produits, il faut travailler dans un
endroit bien ventilé et utiliser l’équipement de sécurité approprié tel un masque anti­poussières spécialement conçu pour filtrer les particules microscopiques.

L’étiquette de l’outil peut comporter les symboles suivants.

V ....................volts

A ....................ampères

Hz ....................hertz

W ....................watts

.../min ....................minutes

....................courant alternatif

....................courant continu

n

o ....................sous vide

....................construction de classe II

/min ....................tours ou courses à la minute

....................borne de mise à la terre

..................symbole d´avertissement

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ ADDITIONNELLES : SCIES SAUTEUSES

• ÉLOIGNER LES MAINS de la zone de coupe. Ne jamais mettre les mains sous le

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

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Modèle TV400