Black & Decker Q425 Instruction Manual

WARNING: Important Safety Warnings and Instructions

O REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions
and other information contained in this manual.

Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

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General Safety Warnings and Instructions for All Tools

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT . Don’ t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in

damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example; pipes,

radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP CHILDREN A WAY .Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away

• STAY ALERT. W atch what you are doing. Use common sen

• CHECK DAMAGED PAR TS. Before further use of the tool, a
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, b
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unle
instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by a
switch does not turn it on and off.

Safety Warnings and Instructions: Doub

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two
double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’ s e
system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your t
permits you to use extension cords without concern for mai

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of norma
The insulation system is for added protection against injury
failure within the tool.

CAUTION: WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REP
damaged cords.

Safety Warnings and Instructions: Pola

Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are use
shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized ou
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contac
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Safety Warnings and Instructions: Jig S

• CAUTION: When cutting into walls, floors or wherever live
NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the
prevent electric shock if you cut in the live wire.

• KEEP HANDS A WAY from cutting area. Never reach unde

• KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to sw

• CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such as cop
toxic. When cutting these materials extra care should be ta
contact.

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Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking
120 volts, AC only means your tool may be operated only

current.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of powe

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

Q425

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VARIABLE SPEED SCROLLER JIG SAW

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• The saw cannot be turned on by only rotating the speed wheel–the
trigger must be depressed.

•Securely tighten roller support guide before use.

• Pull up scroller knob completely before rotating.

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL
PRODUCTO.

OUICK CLAMP™ BLADE CLAMP LEVER

LEVIER DU SERRE-LAME QUICK CLAMP

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PALANCA DEL PORTA SEGUETAS QUICK CLAMP™

BLADE

LAME

SEGUETA

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SPEED WHEEL

RÉGULATEUR DE VITESSE

PERILLA DE CONTROL DE VELOCIDAD

TRIGGER SWITCH

INTERRUPTEUR À DÉTENTE

GATILLO INTERRUPTOR

LOCK ON BUTTON

BOUTON DE VERROUILLAGE

EN MODE DE FONCTIONNEMENT

BOTON DE ENCENDIDO PERMANENTE

5

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MARKINGS

MARQUES DE RÉGLAGE DE L’ANGLE

MARCAS DE AJUSTE ANGULAR

ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP

nstalling Blades

BEFORE INSTALLING BLADES, TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL.
Y our jig saw uses the Quick Clamp™ blade changing system. To install a blade, lift the Quick Clamp™

lever (Figure 1). Insert the saw blade shank fully into the blade clamp. Release the lever and the blade will
be clamped securely in place. The back of the blade should be almost touching the roller support guide.
Ensure the blade teeth are facing forward.

Roller Support Guide

The roller support guide on your jig saw improves its performance when cutting tough materials by adding
support to the blade. Adjust the support roller by loosening the screw on the bottom of the shoe, as shown
in Figure 2 and moving the roller so that it almost, but not quite, touches the blade. Tighten the screw
securely to lock the roller in place.

Switch

Y our jig saw has a variable speed switch. To turn the saw on, squeeze the trigger switch, as shown in
Figure 3. Hold the trigger switch in as you rotate the speed wheel to the desired setting.

The selected speed will be maintained, under reasonable loading, as you cut.
NOTE: The numbers on the speed wheel are for reference only. They do not represent any particular speed.
T o turn the tool off, release the trigger switch.
The tool can be locked on for continuous operation at any speed by squeezing and holding the trigger

switch while you depress the lock-on button. With the lock-on button depressed, release the trigger switch
and the tool will continue to run. T o release from lock position, squeeze and release the trigger switch once.

Although your saw will maintain speed and power , don’ t overload it as this could damage the motor. Use
your saw only for its intended purpose. If it should overheat, turn it on at its highest speed and run it
without a load until it cools down.

SPEED TEETH

MATERIAL SETTING PER INCH
Soft Wood 6-MAX 7

Hard Wood 5-MAX 7
Plastic 4-6 14
Aluminum 3-6 14
Steel 2-4 24
Tile 1-3 24
Glass 1-3 32
Leather 4-6 0 (Knife Edge)
Rubber 4-6 0 (Knife Edge)

NOTE: Speed setting 1 is the slowest and MAX is the fastest.

Bevel Adjustment

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL.
Raise or remove the dust shield before bevel cutting.
T o adjust the bevel angle, loosen the rear screw on the bottom of the shoe, as shown in Figure 4. Pull the

show backward slightly and set the shoe to the desired angle. Angle adjustment is indicated on the raised
portion of either side of the shoe (Figure 5). It is also possible to push the shoe forward to set fixed positions
of 0°, 15°, 30° or 45°. A protractor is recommended when very accurate cuts are required.

T o reset the shoe for a square cut, loosen the rear screw and move the shoe until it is approximately 90°to
the blade. While applying slight forward pressure to the shoe, retighten the rear screw.

General Cutting

Be sure board 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.

Scrolling

Y our jig saw is equipped with a manual scrolling feature which permits the saw blade to completely rotate
without rotating the entire saw.

NOTE: Before scrolling, retract the roller support guide and ensure the shoe is in the forward position.
Push the scroller release button, as shown in Figure 6. The scrolling knob will pop out of the tool housing.

PULL THE KNOB UP. Using one hand to guide the jig saw, turn the scroller knob to guide the blade along
the line of the cut. The blade will turn 360°.

The angle of the blade can be locked into one of four positions: 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°. T o lock the blade
in any of the four positions, push the scroller release button, and push the scrolling knob down. When the
button is released, the blade is locked into position.

T o reset, push the scroller release button. To return to straight-line (non-scrolling) cutting, press the scroller
release button and push the knob down. Readjust the roller support guide so it is almost touching the back
of the blade.

Dust Shield

Y our jig saw is equipped with a dust shield to aid with dust removal. Place the shield in the down position
when extracting dust.

NOTE: T o clean dust shield, first unplug saw from power supply. Use only a dry rag or rag dampened with
plain water to wipe clean. When bevel cutting always keep the dust shield in the UP position.

Dust Extraction/V acuum Attachment

Y our jig saw is equipped with a dust extraction system which greatly reduces clean up time. To extract dust:

Insert the end of the supplied vacuum adapter into the dust extraction opening at the rear of the saw.
Attach a standard vacuum cleaner hose.

T urn the dust blower switch (Figure 7) to the right. Lower the dust shield.
T urn on the vacuum. Turn on the jig saw and begin cutting.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are availa
center . If you need assistance regarding accessories, please

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommen

SERVICE INFORMA TION

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned an
America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed w
efficient and reliable power tool service.

Whether you need technical advice, repair , or genuine fac
Decker location nearest you. T o find your local service loca
“T ools—Electric” or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO.

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE W ARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two ye
workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or re

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the
purchased (provided that the store is a participating retaile
period of the retailer’ s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 9
be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid)
Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Pro
owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under “To
directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty
have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you
your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.

Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

Q425

GUIDE D’UTI

RENSEIGNEMENTS

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régulateur de vitesse seulement; il fa

•Bien serrer le rouleau porteur avant

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tourner.

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