Black & Decker JS590TP 4.5-Amp Variable Speed Jig Saw Guide
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Work area
- a. Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
- b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
- c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
- a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
- b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
- a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
- b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
- e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Power tool use and care
- a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
- d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
- Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
- Use clamps or another practical 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.
- Keep hands away from the cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any reason. Hold the front of the saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or thumbs into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the shoe.
- Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
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- When cutting pipe or conduit ensure that they are free from water, electrical wiring, etc.
- Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before withdrawing the blade from the kerf (the slot created by cutting). A moving blade may impact the workpiece causing a broken blade, workpiece damage or loss of control, and possible personal injury.
- Never hold work in your hand, lap, or against parts of your body when sawing. The saw may slip and the blade could contact the body causing injury.
- Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the tool.
- Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
- Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.
First Aid Measures for Gel Components (JS510G, JS610G Only)
If gel within the comfort grip becomes exposed and results in skin contact wash with soap and water; for eye contact, flush with flowing water. If swallowed, seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available at 1-800-544-6986.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- lead from lead-based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
- Variable speed switch
- Lock-on button
- Saw blade locking lever
- Saw blade support roller
- Saw blade
- Shoe plate
- Shoe plate locking knob
- Saw blade storage compartment
- Dust blower
- Dust extraction adaptor (available on select models – check the packaging for inclusion)
- Rip fence (available on select models – check the packaging for inclusion)
JS600, JS610G
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use the proper size extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper-size cords see the chart below.
MOTOR
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A rating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Fitting the saw blade (fig. A)
- Hold the saw blade (5) as shown, with teeth facing forward.
- Push the lever (3) downwards.
- Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (10) as far as it will go.
- Release the lever.
- Adjust the blade support roller as described below.
Adjusting the blade support roller (fig. B)
After fitting the blade, you need to adjust the blade support roller (4).
- Turn the locking knob (7) in direction A.
- Slide the blade support roller against the rear of the blade. The blade must locate in the central recess of the roller.
- Turn the locking knob (7) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. C & D)
- Align the dust extraction adaptor (9) with the saw shoe as shown.
- Insert the ribs (12) into the slots (13).
- Rotate the adaptor until it locks into position. Make sure that the ribs (14) are correctly seated.
- Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (11)(not supplied) to the adaptor. Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts
USE
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig.E)
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°.
- Turn the locking knob (7) in direction A to release the shoe plate (6).
- Pull the shoe plate (6) backwards and set it to the required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor to check the angle.
- Turn the locking knob (7) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
- Turn the locking knob (7) in direction A to release the shoe plate (6).
- Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.
- Push the shoe plate forward.
- Turn the locking knob (7) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. Make sure that theshoe plate is supported by the guide ribs.
Switching On and Off
- To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch (1). The tool speed depends on how far you depress the switch.
- For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and release the variable speed switch. This option is available only at full speed.
- To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch. To switch the tool off, when in continuous operation, press the variable speed switch once more and release it.
How to Use the Sightline® Feature (fig.F)
- Use a pencil to mark the cutting line.
- Position the jigsaw over the line (15). Viewing from directly above the jigsaw the line of cut can be easily followed. Should this view be restricted for any reason, the indent (16) can be used as an alternate cutting guide.
ASSEMBLY
JS600, JS610G 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 can be hot.
Fitting the saw blade (fig. G)
- Hold the saw blade (7) as shown, with teeth facing forward.
- Push the lever (5) downwards.
- Insert the shank of the saw blade into the blade holder (12) as far as it will go.
- Release the lever.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (fig. H & I)
- Align the dust extraction adaptor (11) with the saw shoe as shown.
- Insert the ribs (14) into the slots (15).
- Rotate the adaptor until it locks into position. Make sure that the ribs (16) are correctly seated.
- Connect the vacuum cleaner hose (13) (not supplied) to the adaptor. Dust extraction is not possible when making bevel cuts.
Adjusting the shoe plate for bevel cuts (fig. J)
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°.
- Turn the locking knob (9) in direction A to release the shoe plate (8).
- Pull the shoe plate (8) backwards and set it to the required angle. You can use the scale or a protractor to check the angle.
- Turn the locking knob (9) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. To reset the shoe plate for straight cuts:
- Turn the locking knob (9) in direction A to release the shoe plate (8).
- Pull the shoe plate backwards and set it to an angle of approximately 0.
- Push the shoe plate forward.
- Turn the locking knob (9) in direction B to lock the shoe plate in place. Make sure that the shoe plate is supported by the guide ribs.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
General
Use a high speed for wood, a medium speed for aluminum and PVC and a low speed for metals other then aluminum.
Sawing laminates
As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering may occur on the surface closest to the shoe plate.
- Use a fine-tooth saw blade.
- Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
- To minimize splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood or hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw through this sandwich.
Sawing metal
- Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than sawing wood.
- Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
- When cutting thin metal, clamp a piece of scrap wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through this sandwich.
- Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.
Rip Fence
Ripping and circle cutting without a pencil line are easily done with a rip fence and circle guide (available as standard equipment on some models or at extra cost).
Attaching Rip Fence (fig.L & M)
- Insert rip fence into slot on the right side of saw shoe as shown with cross bar facing down.
- Place screw (19) into hole in bottom of shoe.
- Align clamp bar (20) 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.
- Adjust to width of cut and tighten screw.
Circle Cutting
- Insert rip fence into slot on the right side of saw shoe 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 center of hole in cross bar is over center of circle to be cut (make pocket 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cord not plugged in.
Plug tool into a working outlet.
Circuit fuse is blown.
(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.)
Circuit breaker is tripped
Reset circuit breaker. (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.)
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 personnel, always using identical replacement parts.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Have cord or switch 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.
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: 1-800-544-6986. WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. 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.
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 retailer’s 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. Should you have any questions, 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, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
