Black & Decker SCS600 User Manual

ACCU-TRAK SAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog Number SCS600

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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 hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

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

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

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and 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.

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 flammable 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

electric shock.

g) A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended.

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 influence 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, non-skid 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.

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

better 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.

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Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.

The correct 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 toolʼs 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.

5) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical

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

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Hold power tools 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.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece 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

reason. 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 may 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.

• 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.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions

and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California 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. 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.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eye glasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection

• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection

SYMBOLS

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

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

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

min........................minutes ......................alternating

current

......................direct current

..........................

Class II Construction

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

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

........................safety alert symbol spm ....................strokes per

minute

• 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.

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

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1.) Trigger switch

2.) Lock-on button

3.) Blade change lever

4.) Blade clamp

mechanism

5.) Smart Select dial

6.) Shoe

7.) Straight cut guide

8.) Blade storage door

9.) Front handle

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIGURE B)

- To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (1).

- For continuous operation, squeeze the trigger switch then depress the lock-on button (2). Once lock-on button is depressed, release the trigger switch.

- To switch the tool off, release the trigger switch. To switch the tool off, when in continuous operation, squeeze the trigger and the lock will disengage.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

Variable speed is controlled through trigger switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far you depress the trigger. For best results, start your cut by gently squeezing the trigger (slow speed) and gradually speed up (squeeze trigger more) as you move through your cut.

BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

WARNING: Turn off and unplug the tool

before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

NOTE: This saw uses only T-shank jig saw blades. TO INSTALL A BLADE (FIGURE C):

1.Lift the blade change lever (3).

2. Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp mechanism (4) while guiding the back of the blade into the groove of the guide rollers.

3. The T-shank should be completely inside the clamp mechanism as shown in figure C.

4. Release the blade change lever.

TO REMOVE A BLADE

1. Lift the blade change lever (3).

2. With a slight shake of the tool, the blade will drop out.

Use the appropriate blade for material being cut: Laminates - Use a fine tooth blade Wood - Use appropriate wood cutting blade for desired finish. Metal - Use a finer blade for ferrous metals (for those that have a high iron content); and

use a coarser blade for nonferrous metals (those that do not have an iron content).

CAUTION: Do not touch used blades, they may be hot. Personal injury may result.

SMART SELECT DIAL (FIGURES D1, D2 & E)

The Smart Select Dial is used to control orbit, straight cut guide and handle positions of the saw.

The saw has two settings:

1.) Straight cutting in wood In this cutting mode, the straight cutting guide is projected under the shoe and rides in the sawʼs cutting path to keep the saw straight. Blade orbital action is on. NOTICE: Check alignment of straight cutting guide before each use.

2.) Curved or straight cutting in all other materials (wood, metal, pvc, etc. (figure D2)) In this mode, the guide is retracted and the blade orbital action is off.

(figure D1).

CHANGING THE SMART SELECT DIAL (FIGURE E)

WARNING: Turn off and unplug the tool

before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

- To change the dial, grasp and turn as shown.

- As the dial is turned, the shoe position relative to the saw will adjust.

Orbit

Yes

Orbit

Teeth

Recommended Blade

Rec. Cutting

Material

10-12

per inch

Type

General Wood

Fast

Speed

Type

Plywood,

Wood Panels

General Wood

Med/Fast

Softwood

General Lumber,

General Wood

Medium

Hardwood,

Decking, Flooring

Teeth

per inch

Type

Recommended Blade

Rec. Cutting

Material

Scrolling Wood

Fast

Speed

Type

Scrolling / Curves,

10-12

Down Cutting

Fast

Counter Tops,

Craftwork (wood)

10-12

General Purpose / Wood

Medium

Laminate Board

Plastic, Plexiglass,

14-24

Metal Blade

Ceramic / Fiberglass

Slow / Med

PVC

Tin Plate,

Sheet Metal,

Ceramic Tile,

Fiberglass Sheet

Only

Straight Cuts in

Wood Materials

Curved Cuts in Wood

Other Materials

All Types of Cuts in

HOLDING THE SAW (FIGURE F)

The saw can be held with one hand as shown in figure F or with two hands as shown in figure F1.

BLADE STORAGE

A blade storage compartment is built-in to the side of the saw.

TO OPEN THE STORAGE DOOR (FIGURE G):

- Grasp the tab at the top of the door (8) and pull outward.

The blades slide in and out of the compartment (figure H).

CAUTION: Close door securely before

operating saw.

HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE

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 wood

- Support the workpiece adequately at all times.

- Use higher speed for cutting wood.

- Do not attempt to turn the tool on when blade is against material to be cut. This could stall the motor. Place the front of shoe on the material to be cut and hold the saw shoe firmly against the wood while cutting.

- Donʼt force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed.

- When the cut is complete, turn the saw off. Let blade come to a complete stop and then lay the saw aside before loosening the work.

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 for easier operation and longer blade life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene is preferred.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

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

• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If

• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker. (If

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

outlet.

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.)

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.)

replaced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.)

or assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the

ocation of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at

l 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

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 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

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 retailerʼs 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 and on our website www.blackanddecker.com.

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.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.

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