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The charging indicator (9) will be lit as long as the

battery pack is connected to the plugged-in charger.

Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life

will be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.

Charge indicators

If the charger detects a problem with a battery pack, the

charge indicator (9) will flash at a fast rate.

If this occurs, re-insert the battery pack (7).

If the problem persists, put a different battery pack in the

charger to determine if the charger is OK.

If the new pack charges correctly, then the original pack

is defective and should be returned to a service centre

for recycling.

If the new battery pack gives the same indication as the

original, take the charger to be tested at an authorized

service centre.

Note: It may take as long as fifteen minutes to determine that

the pack is defective.

If the battery pack is too hot or too cold, the LED will

alternately blink fast and slow, one flash at each speed and

repeat.

Daisy chain (fig. C)

Black & Decker single and dual port VPX battery chargers

can be electrically connected in any order up to a maximum

of 4 chargers. Each charger has a power-in cord (10) which

plugs into the electrical outlet and a power-out cord (11)

which plugs into the next charger.

To connect chargers in a daisy chain:

Plug the power-in cord (10) into an electrical outlet.

Remove the power-in cord from the next charger and

plug in the power-out cord (11) from the charger that is

now plugged into the outlet.

Repeat this process for the remaining chargers.

Chargers that are daisy chained together operate

independently as though each one was plugged into a

separate outlet, therefore a battery can be removed from

anywhere along the daisy chain without affecting the other

chargers.

Use

Switching on and off (fig. D)

The tool is equipped with a switch lock-off feature to prevent

unintentional operation.

To operate the tool, slide the switch lock-off button (1) to

the back and hold it as you pull the on/off trigger

switch (2).

When the tool is running, release the switch lock-off

button (1). The tool will continue to run while the on/off

trigger switch (2) is pressed.

To turn the tool off, release the on/off trigger switch (2).

There is no provision for locking the tool in the on

position.

Hold the saw firmly with one or both hands while cutting.

Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly

against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw

from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage.

Fitting the saw blade (fig. E)

Your saw accepts both T-shank and universal shank jig saw

blades. 1 mm or thicker blade recommended.

Warning! Recently used blades may be hot.

Hold the saw blade (5) securely. If the saw blade is fitted

with a tooth protector, leave it attached while fitting the

blade.

Push down on the blade clamp release lever (3) to

release the blade clamping mechanism.

Insert the shank of the saw blade (5) into the blade holder

as far as it will go.

Release the blade clamp lever (3) to lock the blade

clamping mechanism.

Remove the tooth protector, if fitted.

To remove a blade from the saw:

Push down on the blade clamp release lever (3) to its full

open position.

Remove the blade (5).

Release the blade clamp release lever (3).

Sawing

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.

If possible, work with the shoe (4) pressed against the

workpiece. This will improve tool control and reduce tool

vibration, as well as prevent the blade from being

damaged.

Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and

put less strain on the motor while cutting.

For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades. They are

more flexible and less prone to breaking.