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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
Recommended Materials Capacity
Large Capacity Blade
  in. (102mm) x in. (102mm)
 
Metal Cutting Blade
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MAINTENANCE / CLEANING
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household cleaners contain
chemicals which could seriously damage the plastic and gel components. Also do not use
gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinners or similar products. 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
personnel, always using identical replacement parts.
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:
1-800-54-HOW-TO. (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
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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
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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
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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 ques
tions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is
not intended for commercial use.
Free warning label replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing,
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Variable Speed Switch



5. Second hand position

7. Metal cutting blade
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A
B
C
5
6
7
8
3
4
1
2
D
E
F
MOTOR
Your tool is powered by a Black & Decker specified motor. Be sure your power supply
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only means that the tool is designed to operate on normal 120 volt house current. Voltage
decrease of more that 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All Black & Decker
tools are factory tested. If this tool does not run, check the power supply.
REMOVING & REFITTING THE BLADE
WARNING: Always ensure the unit is unplugged from the power supply when changing
blades.
Your saw has a new blade clamping mechanism. Before using the saw familiarize yourself
with the removal of the blade and refitting the blade securely in the saw. Always ensure the
tooth protector is fitted when changing blades.
REMOVING THE BLADE (FIGURE B)
Ensure blade has cooled after use. Press and hold the rear of the blade release button
fully, hold the back of the blade and rotate it through 90 degrees until the toothed side of
the blade meets the housing. Slide the blade sideways off the retaining pin and remove
from the saw.
FITTING A BLADE (FIGURES C,D)
Place the blade, with the tooth protector fitted, over the location pin. The blade teeth should
be facing the handle. (Fig. C)
Note: To ensure that the blade fits properly, make sure the locking pin position mirrors that
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of the saw as shown in the insert of Fig. C. (Housing cover removed for clarity.) If the
locking pin is not parallel to the bottom of the saw, use a flat bladed screwdriver to rotate
the pin back to the proper starting position.
Rotate the blade through 90° until it is fully located in the slot and the location pin is in the
locked position. (Fig. D)
To ensure the blade is securely fitted try to remove without pressing the blade release
button. Remove the tooth protector, your saw is now ready for use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (FIGURE E)
Your saw is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch that allows you greater control
over start of cut, rate of cut and breakthrough of cut.
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USING TOOL (FIGURE F)
Hold tool with two hands as shown in Figure F. To obtain the best results from your saw,
use the same backward and forward movement you would employ with a traditional hand
saw. This will enable a quicker cleaner cut.
CUTTING METAL
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copper, brass, aluminum, etc. with the specified blade. See recommended materials.
It is advisable when cutting thin sheet to clamp a backing sheet of soft wood or plywood to
the work as this will enable you to obtain a cleaner cut. Both metal and wood backing are
sawn together. Do not force the cutting blade into the metal as this will reduce the life of the
blade and possibly damage the motor. Cutting thin metal will take longer than cutting even
a relatively thick piece of wood, so do not be tempted to speed up the operation by forcing
the saw. Only use the metal cutting blade for this purpose.
See ‘Tools-
Electric’
– Yellow Pages –
for Service &
Sales
Black & Decker (U.S.)
Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
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U.S.A.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
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outlet.
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(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.)
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(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.)
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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.