Bort BPS-570U-Q Jig Saw Instruction Manual

Bort BPS-570U-Q Jig Saw

Instruction

Intended Use

The machine is intended for making separating cuts and cutouts in wood, plastic, metal, ceramic plates and rub-ber while resting fi rmly on the workpiece. It is suitable for straight and curved cuts with mitre angles to 45°. The saw blade recommendations are to be observed.
Technical specifi cations (fi g. 1)
Product elements (fi g. 2)

• Switch for on/off
•  Button for switch locking
•  Wheel for adjusting sawing speed
•  Lever for selecting sawing mode

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your main-soperated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cord-less) power tool.
Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
•  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• 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. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
•  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected sup-ply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

• 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 infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off -position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from mov-ing parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•  If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

• 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.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
  it on and off . Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• 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.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aff ect the power tool’s operation.
  If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations diff erent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR JIGSAWS

• Keep hands away from the sawing range. Do not reach under the workpiece. Contact with the saw blade can lead to injuries.

• Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.

• Pay attention that the base plate securely on the mate-rial while sawing. A jammed saw blade can break or lead to kickback.

• When the cut is completed, switch off the machine and then pull the saw blade out of the cut only after it has come to a standstill. In this manner you can avoid kick-back and can place down the machine securely.

• Use only undamaged saw blades that are in perfect condition. Bent or dull saw blades can break, negatively infl uence the cut, or lead to kickback.

• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to
  fi re and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead
  to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock.

• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.

•  Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool.

• Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.

•  Clean the shank of the saw blade before inserting it. An unclean shank cannot be fastened securely.

• Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A loose saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.

• The saw blade should not be longer than required for the intended cut. Use a narrow saw blade when sawing tight curves.

• If the saw blade is wedged or jammed when removing, press the saw blade holder lightly toward the front (ap-prox. 2 mm).

•  Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one’s health and cause allergic reactions, lead to res-piratory infections and/or cancer. Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

• As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suitable for the material.

• Provide for good ventilation of the working place.

•  It is recommended to wear a P2 fi lter-class respirator.

• Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.

• Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can easily ignite.

• Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage specifi ed on the nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

• To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

• The contact protector attached to the casing prevents accidental touching of the saw blade during the work-ing procedure and may not be removed.

• Before sawing in wood, particle boards, building materi-als etc., check for foreign objects, such as nails, screws, etc. and remove them as required.

• Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials, such as wood, gypsum board, etc. For plunge cuts, use only short saw blades.

• The sliding shoe can prevent the surface from being scratched. The splinter guard can prevent fraying of the surface while sawing wood. Do not use the splinter guard for mitre cuts.

• Adapt the settings of your power tool to the respective application. For example, reduce the stroke rate and or-bital action when cutting metal or for tight curved cuts.

•  For long and straight cuts in thick wood (>40 mm), the cutting line can become inaccurate. In this case, using a circular saw is recommended to achieve accurate cuts.

• In extreme conditions, always use dust extraction as far as possible. Blow out ventilation slots frequently and install a portable residual current device (PRCD). When working metals, conductive dust can settle in the inte-rior of the power tool. The total insulation of the power tool can be impaired.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Make sure that the machine is not live when carry-ing out maintenance work on the motor.

• Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use. Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These sol-vents may damage the plastic parts.
• Lubricate the guide roller occasionally with a drop of oil.
• Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please contact your local BORT GLOBAL LIMITED dealer.

DISPOSAL

Discarded electric appliances are recyclable and should not be discarded in the domestic waste! Please actively support us in conserving resources and protecting the environment by returning this appliance to the collection centres (if available).
In order to prevent the machine from damage during transport, it is delivered in a sturdy packaging. Most of the packaging materials can be recycled. Take these ma-terials to the appropriate recycling locations. Take your  unwanted machines to your local BORT GLOBAL LIMITED dealer. Here they will be disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Noise/Vibration Information
Measured in accordance with EN 60745-2-11 the sound pressure level of this tool is 73 dB(A) and the sound power level is 84 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the vibra-tion is 7,01 m/s2 (hand-arm method).

Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standard-ized documents: EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-11, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, in accordance with the regulations 2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU.

References

• Bort Global - power tools and cleaning

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