Black & Decker Double Insulated Jig Saws

Safety Rules for Power Tools

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2. Avoid dangerous environment. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
3. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
4. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high, or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
5. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
6. Use the right tool. Do not force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
7. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
8. Use safety glasses with most tools. Also use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
9. Do not abuse the cord. Do not carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from the receptacle. Keep the cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
10. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
11. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for optimal tool and safety performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
13. Disconnect tools. Disconnect the tool from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
15. Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is off when plugging in.
16. Outdoor use extension cords. When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and so marked.
17. Do not operate portable tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

Additional Saw Safety Rules

1. Keep hands away from the cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any reason.
2. Keep the blade sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.

Caution: When sawing into walls, floors, or wherever "live" electrical wires may be encountered, do not touch any metal parts of the tool! Hold the Jig Saw only by its plastic handle to prevent electric shock if you saw into a "live" wire.

Motor

Your Black & Decker tool is powered by a B&D-built motor. Ensure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking: 120 Volts, 50/60 Hz (main) Alternating Current (normal 120 volt, 60 cycle house current). Voltage variation of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All B&D tools are factory-tested. If this tool does not operate, check the supply line for blown fuses; plug and receptacle for contact.

Double-Insulation

Your tool is double-insulated to provide added safety. This means it is constructed throughout with two separate "layers" of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electrical system. Tools built with this improved insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two-prong plug which permits you to use any conventional 120-volt electrical outlet without concern for maintaining a ground connection.

Note: Double-insulation does not replace normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The improved insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

Caution: When servicing double-insulated tools, use only identical replacement parts. Repair or replace damaged cords.

Extension Cord

When using the tool at a considerable distance from the power source, an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating. Use the table below to determine the minimum wire size required.

Before using cords, inspect them for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation. Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your power tool.

*American Wire Gauge

Lubrication

After every 15 hours of actual running time, place 2 drops of machine oil in the hole located in the side of the tool near the front. It is recommended that, at least once a year, you take or send the tool to a B&D Service Centre for a thorough cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of the gear case.

Attaching Blades

Disconnect the tool from the extension cord or wall receptacle. Loosen the screw at the side of the chuck with a screwdriver. Insert the blade into the chuck as far as it will go (about 1/2 inch). Tighten the screw until it is firm against the blade.

Your B&D Dealer carries a wide selection of Jig Saw Blades for cutting many kinds of materials, including wood, metal, plastics, fiberglass, formica, asbestos, slate, etc.

[Diagram showing blade insertion and tightening]

2 Speed Switch (Models 7514-04 & 7530-04)

Push the switch button forward to turn the saw "on". As you push the button forward, it will first click into a position exposing the letters "LO". This is the low speed position for cutting metals and plastics. Pushing the button farther forward until it clicks again will expose the letters "HI". This is the high speed position for cutting wood and composition boards. Pulling the switch button all the way back turns the tool "off".

No. 7580-04 Variable Speed Jig Saw

Push the switch button slowly forward to turn the tool "ON" (Figure 1). As soon as the motor starts, it will be running at its lowest speed. The farther forward you advance the button, the faster the speed of the motor until it reaches maximum. Use low speeds for cutting hard metals and plastics; medium speeds for soft metals; high speeds for wood and composition boards. As you pull the button backward (Figure 2), motor speed will decrease until the motor turns "OFF".

[Diagrams showing switch operation for ON and OFF]

Bevel Adjustment

The Jig Saw Shoe may be tilted to permit bevel cutting at any angle from 0° to 45°. To change the angle of the shoe, loosen the screw (see fig. 3) and tilt the shoe to the desired cutting angle with the blade. Retighten the screw. Cutting angles of 0° through 45° for rough cuts are indicated on the left side. Install the portion of the shoe when viewed from the rear of the saw. A protractor is recommended when very accurate cuts are required.

[Diagrams showing bevel adjustment]

Wood Cutting

Ensure the board is firmly positioned. Hold the Jig Saw by the convenient overhead handle and operate the switch to turn the unit on. Do not attempt to turn it on when the blade is against the material to be cut, as this could stall the motor. Place the front of the shoe on the material to be cut and hold the Jig Saw shoe down firmly against the wood while cutting. Do not force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed. Whenever possible, clamp or support the work close to the line of cut. When the cut is completed, shut off the power and lay the saw aside before loosening the work. Use a higher speed setting for cutting wood.

Metal & Plastic Cutting

When cutting thin gauge sheet metals, it is best to clamp wood or plywood to the bottom of the metal sheet; this will ensure a clean cut without the danger of vibration or tearing of metal. Always remember to use a finer blade for ferrous metals (those that have an iron content) and a coarser blade for non-ferrous metals (those that do not have an iron content).

Use a lower speed setting for cutting metals, plastics, and composition tile. When cutting formica, place the surface side down and use a fine-tooth hollow ground blade and a high-speed setting.

[Diagram showing metal cutting setup]

Pocket Cutting

A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The saw can be inserted directly into a panel or board without first drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting, measure the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next, tip the saw forward until the front edge of the shoe sits firmly on the work surface. Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum speed. Grip the handle firmly and lower the back edge of the tool until the blade cuts smoothly into the material. Always be sure the blade reaches its complete depth before starting to cut.

Rip & Circle Cutting

[Diagram illustrating rip and circle cutting]

Circle Cutting

Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are easily done with the No. U-2151 Accessory Rip Fence and Circle Guide. (The attachment of the accessory is explained in the drawing below). When ripping, insert the rip fence into either side of the saw, adjust to the width of the cut, and tighten the thumb screw. When circle cutting, insert the rip fence from either side with the cross bar facing up, adjust the rip fence so that the distance from the blade to the hole in the cross bar is the desired radius, and tighten the thumb screw. Place the saw so that the center of the hole in the cross bar is over the center of the circle to be cut (make a pocket cut, drill a hole for the blade, or cut inward from the edge of the material to get the blade into position). When the saw is properly positioned, drive a small nail through the hole of the cross-bar into the exact center of the circle to be cut. Using the rip fence as a pivot arm, begin cutting the circle.

The nut and thumb screw shown are included with this accessory. Hold the nut in the position shown and thread the thumb screw into it just enough to hold the nut loosely in position. Pull up on the thumb screw and slide the rip fence under the nut from either side of the saw. Set the cross bar at the desired distance from the blade and tighten the thumb screw. For ripping, the cross bar should be down as shown. For circle cutting, the cross bar should be up.

[Diagram showing rip fence and circle guide attachment and usage]

Cleaning

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household cleaners contain chemicals that could seriously damage the plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids, or similar products. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Important

To ensure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by Black & Decker Service Centres or other qualified service organizations, always using Black & Decker replacement parts. When servicing Double-insulated Tools, it is extremely important that only identical replacement parts be used and that the reassembly of the tool is identical to the original assembly.

Rapid Exchange Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker warrants this product for two years against defects in material and workmanship in normal residential use. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling, misuse, or lack of reasonable care. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid, to the seller for free services, and if the seller is a participating retailer in the Black & Decker rapid exchange program. (Proof of purchase may be required by the seller.) The unit may also be returned to a Black & Decker service center or authorized service station for free replacement or repair at our option. This warranty does not apply to accessories.

When returning the tool for replacement, all original standard equipment must also be returned (for example, chuck, chuck key, auxiliary handles, circular saw blades). Expendable original equipment such as sanding sheets, belts, and discs, and jig saw blades need not be returned. For kits and assortments, only the basic power tool will be replaced.

The sole remedy for breach of this warranty and the sole obligation of Black & Decker hereunder is the repair or replacement of the defective product at Black & Decker's option. Black & Decker shall have no liability whatsoever at any time for any personal injury or property damages or for any special, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind howsoever arising.

This warranty is strictly limited to its terms and is in lieu of any and all other warranties and conditions, written or oral, whether express or implied.

Note: This warranty and related provisions set out above may not be applicable in certain provinces.

Blade Specifications