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Electrical safety
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This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the power
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. V ariable speed switch (KS701E and KS701PE) or On/Off
switch (KS501)
2. Lock-on button
3. Saw blade locking lever
4. Shoe plate
5. Dust extraction outlet (KS701E and KS701PE only)
6. Pendulum Stroke dial (KS701PE only)
Assembly
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 may be hot.
Fitting the saw blade ( g. A - KS701E and KS701PE)
Hold the saw blade (7) as shown, with the teeth facing
forward.
Push the locking lever (3) away from the shoe plate (4).
Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (8)
as far as it will go.
Adjust the saw blade support roller (17) as described
above.
Release the locking lever (3).
Fitting the saw blade ( g. A - KS501)
Before tting or removing the saw blade (7) the saw blade
support roller (17) must be adjusted to the rear position so
that it does not contact the blade.
Loosen (do not remove) the two screws. (18).
Hold the saw blade (7) with the teeth facing forward.
Insert the shank of the saw blade (7) into the blade holder
(8) as far as it will go.
Slightly tighten the two screws (18) alternately to position
the blade, then fully tighten the two screws (18).
Adjust the saw blade support roller (17) as described
above.
T o remove the saw blade (7), turn both screws (18) one
turn counterclockwise.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool
( g. B - KS701E and KS701PE only)
Sl id e th e v ac uu m noz zl e (9 ) i nt o th e d us t ex tra ct io n out le t (5 ).
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular
breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF .)
Use
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts ( g. C)
Warning! Never use the tool when the shoe plate is loose or
removed.
Th e sho e pl at e ( 4) c an be s et t o a l ef t or ri gh t bev el a ng le of 4 5° .
Loosen the screws. (10) Some models have one screw .
Pull the shoe (4) forward, rotate the shoe to the left or
right and push it back into the 45° location. (KS701E and
KS701PE only).
Push the shoe (4) back, rotate to the right and pull it back
into the 45° location. (KS501 only).
Tighten the screws.
T o reset the shoe plate (4) for 90° cuts:
Loosen the screws. (10).
Pull the shoe (4) forward, rotate to the centre and push it
back into the 0° location.
Tighten the screws.
V ariable speed control (KS701E and KS701PE only)
Use a high speed for wood, medium speed for aluminium
and PVC and low speed for metals other than aluminium.
Switching on and off
T o switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch
(KS701E and KS701PE) or the On/Off switch (KS501) (1).
On KS701E and KS107PE units the speed depends on
how far you depress the switch.
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and
press the variable speed switch. This option is available
only at full speed.
T o switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch.
T o switch the tool off, when in continuous operation,
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press the variable speed or On/Off switch once more and
release it.
How to Use the Sightline® Feature ( g. D)
Use a pencil to mark the cutting line.
Position the jig saw over the line (1 1).
Viewing from directly above the jig saw , the line of cut can be
followed easily .
Cutting mode (KS701PE only)
Pendulum stroke or action provides a more aggressive blade
motion and is designed for cutting soft materials such as wood
or plastic. It provides a faster cut, but with a less smooth cut
across the material. Y our jig saw has a Pendulum Stroke dial.
Use of this dial is explained in the next section.
Note: Never use pendulum action to cut metal.
Pendulum Stroke dial ( g. E - KS701PE only)
The KS701PE has these four cutting modes with increasing
amounts of pendulum action:
Position 0 : metal and aluminium and sheet metal (no
pendulum action).
Position 1 : for laminates, hard wood, work tops.
Position 2 : for plywood and PVC/Plastics.
Position 3 : for soft wood and fast cutting
T o adjust the pendulum action:
Rotate the Pendulum Stroke selector (6) to the required
position.
Sawing
Hold the tool rmly with both hands while cutting.
The shoe plate (4) should be held rmly against the material
being cut. This will help prevent the saw from jumping, reduce
vibration and minimise blade breakage.
Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting
the cut.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing
the cut.
Hints for optimum use
Sawing laminates
When cutting laminates, splintering may occur which can
damage the presentation surface. The most common saw
blades cut on the upward stroke, therefore if the shoe plate is
sitting on the presentation surface either use a saw blade that
cuts on the downward stroke or:
Use a ne-tooth saw blade.
Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
T o minimise splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or
hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw through
this sandwich.
Sawing metal
Warning! Do not use a vacuum when cutting metal. Metal
lings will be hot and may cause re.
Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap
wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through
this sandwich.
Spread a lm of oil along the intended line of cut.
Rip Fence (KS701E and KS701PE only)
Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are easily done
with a rip fence and circle guide (available as an optional extra
- part number X43005-XJ).
Attaching Rip Fence ( gs. F & G)
Insert rip fence (14) into the shoe plate slots with the cross
bar facing down as shown in gure F .
Place screw (15) into hole in bottom of shoe plate.
Align clamp bar (16) over screw with lipped edge facing
down and pointing towards the rear of the saw .
Using a phillips screwdriver , run the screw into the
threaded hole in the bar clamp as shown in gure G.
Adjust to width of cut and tighten screw .
Circle Cutting ( g. H - KS701E and KS701PE only)
Insert rip fence into slot on the right side of shoe plate
with cross bar facing up.
Adjust rip fence so that distance from blade to hole
in cross bar is the desired radius and tighten screw .
Place saw so that centre of hole in cross bar is over
centre of circle to be cut (make plunge 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 into exact centre of circle
to be cut.
Using rip fence as a pivot arm, begin cutting circle.
Plunge Cutting ( g. I)
A pl unge cut is a n eas y me thod of m aking an insid e cu t. The
saw can be in sert ed di rect ly in to a pane l or boar d wi thout rst
dril ling a le ad o r pil ot h ole. In p lunge cut ting, mea sure the
surf ace to b e cut and mark cle arly with a p encil . Ne xt ti p th e sa w
forw ard until the fron t en d of the shoe sits rmly on t he wo rk
surf ace and t he b lade clea rs th e wo rk th roug h its ful l str oke.
Swit ch t he to ol o n and all ow it to attai n ma ximum spe ed. G rip
the saw r mly a nd l ower the back edge of t ool slowl y un til t he
blad e re aches its comp lete dept h. H old t he s hoe at agai nst the
wood and begi n cu tting . Do not remo ve bl ade from cut while
it i s st ill m ovin g. Bl ade must come to a com plete sto p.