Black & Decker 7504 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Blacks Decker
DOUBLE INSULATED
No. 7504 JIG SAW
Capacity : 1" hardwood - 1 ½" softwood
120 Volts, 50 / 60 Hz
(normal house current)
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
I. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT . Don't expose power tools to
rain. Don 't use power tools in damp or wet locations. And keep work
area well lit.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance
from work area .
4.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry,
high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
5. DON'T FORCE TO'OL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
6. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force 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 recom-
mended when working outdoors.
8. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Use safety glasses with most tools . Also
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty .
9. DON 'T ABUSE CORD . Never carry tool by cord or yank it to dis·
connect from receptacle . Keep cord from heat , oil and sharp edges .
10 . SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer
than using your hand and ii frees both hands to operate tool.
11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12 . MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times , and
clean for best and safest performance . Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use , before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades , bits, cutters , etc .
14 . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES . Form habit of check -
ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on .
15 . AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING . Don't carry plugged-in tool with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in .
16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS . When tool is used outdoors,
use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and so marked .
17 . KEEP HANDS AWAY from cuting area . Never reach underneath
the material for any reason .
18 . KEEP BLADE SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve
or stall under pressure .
19 . DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres . Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes .
lllat:Jr 11 0tN:lrsr. and e. are registered trademarks of The
Black and Decker Manufacturing Company, Towson, Maryland, U.S.A.
Your Jif Saw is DOUBLE-INSULATED for added protection against
injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within
the tool. CAUTION: When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts . Replace or repair damaged cords.
EXTENSION CORDS must be of adequate size to prevent loss of power
and overheating . For extensions up to 75 feet long, the wires in
the cord must be at least 18 - gauge. For 75 to 100 feet extensions,
heavier 16-gauge wire is required .
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD. To pre•
vent disconnection of the tool's power
cord from the extension cord do either
of the following: (I) Use Accessory Cat .
No . U3339 Cord Connector A (available
at small extra cost) . Push tool plug
through short slot in Connector . Push
end of extension cord through long
slot and tie knot in cord as shown. For convenience , leave Connector
on tool plug . OR (2) Tie cords together as in B. NOTE : Use only
round jacketed Extension Cord .
CAUTION: Recommended saw blades and accessories for your Saw
are listed in Black & Decker Consumer Products Catalogs. The use
of any other accessory or attachment mi hi be hazardous .
ATTACHING BLADES
Disconnect tool from extension
cord or w a ll receptacle. Loosen
screw at side of chuck with
screwdriver (Fig. 1) . Insert blade
in chuck as far as it will go
(about
1
/2" ). Tighten screw until
it is firm against blade.
SWITCH
Push Switch Button forward to
turn tool " ON " ( Fig . 2). Push •
Swit ch Button backward toward
ele c tric cord to turn tool " OFF".
CAUTION: Be sure switch is in
" OFF" ppsition before plugging
electric c ord into power supply .
WOOD CUTTING (Fig. 3)
Be sure boc>rd is firmly posi -
tioned . Hold Jig Saw by the con -
venier:it
overhead handle and
operate switch to turn the unit
on . Place front of shoe on ma-
terial to be cut and hold Jig Saw
shoe down firmly against the
wood while cutting . Don't force
the tool; let the blade cut at its
own speed . Whenever possible,
cla mp or support work c lose to
the line of cut. When the cut is
co mpleted , shut off power and
lay the saw aside before loosen -
i
ng the work .
FIG. 3

Black & Decker 7504 Specifications

General

Brand	Black & Decker
Model	7504
Category	Power Tool
Language	English