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Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement

Introduction

If your Black and Decker JS660 jigsaw is cutting but not cutting at the angle you desire. Make sure your angle lock is on not loose. If it continuous then you might need to change the angle lock. Use this guide to replace the angle lock on a Black and Decker JS660 jigsaw. The angle lock is a piece of the tool that allows you to cut at angle without worrying about messing up the angle of your cut. This guide will help you and show you how to replace the angle lock in 4 easy steps to cut the angles you want.

For this guide you will need a screwdriver to unscrew the screws and your new base and angle lock to replace the old before you start.

Before starting this guide, make sure your jigsaw isn't plugged into any outlet and is on a flat surface to work on.

What you need

  1. Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement, Base: step 1, image 1 of 2 Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement, Base: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the eight screws to open up the jigsaw.

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  2. Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a screwdriver to remove the first screws securing the base to the jigsaw.

    • Remove the second screw.

    • Remove the base of the jigsaw.

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  3. Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With the old jigsaw base off, replace it with the new base by following the steps in the reverse order.

    • Assemble the base on a steady surface.

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  4. Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement, Angle Lock: step 4, image 1 of 3 Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement, Angle Lock: step 4, image 2 of 3 Black and Decker JS660 Angle Lock Replacement, Angle Lock: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the screw marked and the lever will slide out easily

    • The black screw must next be removed.

    • After removing the screw the lever will slide out of the jigsaw.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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