Black & Decker BDCJS18N Original Instructions Manual page 7

Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
The following symbols along with the date code are shown on
the tool:
1. Variable speed trigger switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Saw blade locking lever
4. Blade clamp
5. Blade support roller
6. Shoe plate
7. Cutting action button
fig. A (BDCJS18 only)
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
8. Battery
9. Battery Charger
Assembly
Warning!
Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool
and make sure that the saw blade has stopped. Used saw
blades may be hot.
Fitting and removing the saw blade (fig. B)
Hold the saw blade (11) with the teeth facing forward.
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Lift the saw blade locking lever (3) upwards.
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Insert the shank of the blade fully into the blade clamp (4)
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as far as it will go.
Release the lever.
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To remove the saw blade (11), lift the saw blade locking
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lever (3) upwards and pull the blade out.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. C)
To fit the battery (8), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button (12) while
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at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Warning! Never use the tool when the saw shoe is loose or
removed.
(Original instructions)
Charging the battery (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and
whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were
easily done before. The battery may become warm while
charging;this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell
temperature warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery (8), insert it into the charger (9).
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The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator will blink. The charge is complete
when the charging indicator switches to continuously on.
The charger and the battery can be left connected
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indefinitely.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
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be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Charger diagnostics
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the
charging indicator will flash red at a fast rate. Proceed as
follows:
Re-insert the battery (8).
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If the charging indicators continues flashing red at a fast
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rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging
process works properly.
If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original
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battery is defective and should be returned to a service
centre for recycling.
If the new battery gives the same indication as the original
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battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised
services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 30 minutes to determine that
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one
flash at each speed and repeat.
ENGLISH
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