User manual BLACK & DECKER KS405

[. . . ] Your Black & Decker jigsaw has been designed for sawing wood, plastics and sheet metal. This tool is intended for consumer use only. general safety rules Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. [. . . ] This will make sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Specific safety instructions for jigsaws Hold the tool by the in sulated gripping surfaces when performing an operati on where the cutting tool may contact hidden wi ring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire w ill make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Use clamps or another pr actical 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. Never reach underneath the work piece for any reason. 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. Dull or damaged blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure. Always use the appropriate type of saw blade for the workpiece material and type of cut. When cutting pipe or conduit, make sure that they are free from water, electrical wiring, etc. Do not touch the workpiece or the blade immediately after operating the tool. Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting into walls, floors or ceilings, check for the location of wiring and pipes. the blade will continue to move after releasing the switch. Always switch the tool off and wait for the saw blade to come to a complete standstill before putting the tool down. This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Contact with, or inhalation of dusts arising from cutting applications may endanger the health of the operator and possible bystanders. Wear a dust mask specifically designed for protection against dust and fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the work area are also protected. Electrical safety This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply 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. [. . . ] 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 fine-tooth saw blade. Saw from the back surface of the workpiece. [. . . ]