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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• Unit will not start. • Battery pack not installed properly. • Check battery pack
installation.
• Battery pack not charged. • Check battery pack
charging
requirements.
• Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger. • Insert battery pack into
charger until green LED
appears.
• Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working
outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
details.
• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and battery
too hot or too cold. pack to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40
degrees F (4.5°C) or below
105 degrees F (+40.5°C).
• Unit shuts off abruptly. • Battery pack has reached its • Allow battery pack to cool
maximum thermal limit. down.
• Out of charge. ( To • Place on charger and
maximize the life of the allow to charge.
battery pack it is designed
to shutoff abruptly when
the charge is depleted.)
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.
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.
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 or province to province.
Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker
Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.
TRIMMING BRANCHES
• Make sure the tool is running at full speed before making a cut.
• Hold the tool firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or sideways movement of
the tool.
• Guide the tool using light pressure.
• Always cut down from the top. This way you will avoid pinching the saw blade.
• Remove branches starting from branch tip. Reduce the branch in logical steps
cutting off small sections.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be aware of spring back. When the
tension in the wood fibers are released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and /or throw the tool out of control.
• Remove the tool from the cut while it is running at full speed.
METAL CUTTING (FIGURE H)
• Use a finer blade (24 teeth per inch) for ferrous metals and a
coarse blade for non-ferrous materials.
• In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to the
underside of the sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without
excess vibration or tearing of metal.
• Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces blade life and
causes costly blade breakage.
NOTE: Spread a thin film of oil or other coolant along the line
ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.
Aluminum should be cut dry.
PROJECT TIPS
• Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put
less strain on the motor while cutting.
• When cutting, always ensure that the shoe is resting firmly against the workpiece.
This will improve operator control and minimize vibration.
• For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades. These utilize a carbon steel back welded
to high speed steel teeth making the blade more flexible and less prone to breaking.
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.
ACCESSORIES
T-shank reciprocating blades and U-shank jig saw blades can be used with this saw.
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.
THE RBRC™ SEAL
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the
lithium-ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid
by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent lithium-ion batteries in the
trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent lithium-ion
batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the
spent lithium-ion battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local
retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.
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