Black & Decker 7662 User Manual 2

Single Speed Jigsaw

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog Number

7662

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench

or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables bet-

ter control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection

facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The cor-

rect power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the

power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power

tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or mod er ate injury.

NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

General Safety Rules

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure

to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

5) SERVICE a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Specic Safety Rules

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation

where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting

accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a

stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and

may lead to loss of control.

• Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any rea-

son. 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.

• Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before withdrawing the blade from the

kerf (the slot created by cutting). A moving blade may impact the workpiece causing a broken blade, workpiece damage or loss of control and possible personal injury.

• Never hold work in your hand, lap or against parts of your body when sawing. The

saw my slip and the blade could contact the body causing injury.

• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the tool.

• Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention to overhead

wires which may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.

•

Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal

particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.

• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating

action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

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.

1) WORK AREA SAFETY a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence

of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite

the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions

can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do

not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified

plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging

the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor

use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault

circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of elec-

tric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before

connecting to power source and/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..................volts A ...................amperes

Hz ................hertz W ..................watts

min ..............minutes or AC ......alternating current

or DC.....direct current

................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal

(grounded)

................Class II Construction .../min or rpm ....revolutions or reciprocation

(double insulated) per minute

SPM ............Strokes per minute

Features - Figure A

1. Single speed switch

2. Lock-on button

3. Saw blade clamp

4. Saw blade clamp screws

5. Saw blade support roller

6. Dust blower

7. Shoe plate

8. Saw blade storage compartment

o .................no load speed

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

BLADE CLAMP

ROLLER SUPPORT

GUIDE

SCREW

SHOE

DUST BLOWER

LOCK ON BUTTON

TRIGGER SWITCH

BLADE STORAGE

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 below.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

MOTOR

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 (0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 (0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gauge 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

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.

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Assembly/Adjustment Set-up

INSTALLING BLADES

WARNING: Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the tool is

switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw blades can be hot.

Using a flat blade screwdriver, loosen (do not remove) the two screws “A” in Figure B. Ensure the blade teeth are facing forward and insert the saw blade shank fully into the blade clamp. Slightly tighten screws alternately to position the blade, then fully tighten screws. To release, turn both screws one turn counterclockwise.

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.

BLADE SUPPORT ROLLER

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL. The blade support roller on your jigsaw 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.B) 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.

NOTE: Roller support guide not applicable when shoe is beveled to 45 degrees.

ON/OFF SWITCH BEFORE PLUGGING YOUR JIGSAW IN, ENSURE THAT THE TRIGGER SWITCH IS IN

THE OFF POSITION.

To turn the saw on, squeeze the trigger switch, as shown in Figure C. 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. C. 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.

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL. To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the screw (approximately 3 full turns) on the bottom of the shoe, as shown in Figure B. Lift the shoe slightly and pull backward, then set the shoe at 45° (accuracy +/-5°) 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 board is firmly secured. Hold jigsaw 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 jigsaw 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.

AUTOMATIC DUST BLOWER

To aid visibility when cutting, your jigsaw is equipped with an automatic dust blower (Fig. C) which will keep the work area clear of dust as you saw.

BLADE STORAGE

A convenient blade storage compartment (Fig. D) 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). 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 Figure E.

• 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 jigsaw 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 F 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 F.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Unitwillnotstart. •Cordnotpluggedin.  •Plugtoolintoaworking 

outlet.

    •Circuitfuseisblown.  •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.)

    •Circuitbreakeristripped.  •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.)

    •Cordorswitchisdamaged. •Havecordorswitch 

replaced at Black & Decker Service Center or Authorized Servicer.

For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at

1-800-544-6986. 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.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers 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: 1-800-544-6986.

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE 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.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under “Tools–Electric” in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

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. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

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