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Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw
(16) by turning it counterclockwise using the
Allen key (17) supplied.

Remove the outer washer (15).

Remove the saw blade (18).

Fitting

Place the saw blade onto the inner washer (19),
making sure that the arrow on the blade points
in the same direction as the arrow on the tool.

Fit the outer washer (15) on the spindle, with the
raised part pointing away from the saw blade.

Insert the blade retaining screw (16) into the hole.

Insert a screwdriver into the hole (14) to
prevent the saw blade from rotating.
Alternatively, hold the outer washer (15) using
an 18 mm spanner.

Securely tighten the blade retaining screw by
turning it clockwise using the Allen key (17)
supplied.

Adjust the riving knife as described below.

Adjusting the riving knife (fig. C & D)

The riving knife prevents the saw blade from
jamming during rip sawing operations. The riving
knife must be adjusted after replacing the saw blade.

Loosen the screw (20) (fig. C).

Position the riving knife (13) as shown in fig. D.

- The distance between the toothed rim

and the riving knife should be 2 - 3 mm.

- The height difference between the

toothed rim and the lower end of the
riving knife should be 2 - 3 mm.

Tighten the screw (20).

Fitting and removing the parallel fence (fig. E)

The parallel fence is used to saw in a straight line
parallel to the edge of the workpiece.

Fitting

Loosen the locking knob (21).

Insert the parallel fence (12) through the
openings (22).

Slide the parallel fence into the desired
position.

Tighten the locking knob.

Removing

Loosen the locking knob (21).

Pull the parallel fence off the tool.

USE

Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.

Carefully guide the cable in order to
avoid accidentally cutting it.

Adjusting the depth of cut (fig. F)

The depth of cut should be set according to the
thickness of the workpiece. It should exceed the
thickness by approx. 2 mm.

Flip the lever (5) up to unlock the saw shoe.

Move the saw shoe (11) into the desired
position. The corresponding depth of cut can
be read from the scale (6).

Flip the lever down to lock the saw shoe in place.

Adjusting the mitre angle (fig. G)

This tool can be set to mitre angles between 0°
and 45°.

Loosen the locking knob (7) to unlock the saw
shoe.

Move the saw shoe (11) into the desired
position. The corresponding mitre angle can
be read from the scale (8).

Tighten the locking knob to lock the saw shoe
in place.

Switching on and off (fig. H)

Make sure that the Allen key is removed
from the blade retaining screw before
switching on.

Switching on

Keep the lock-off button (2) depressed and
press the on/off switch (1).

Release the lock-off button.

Switching off

Release the on/off switch.

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Summary of Contents for KS401

Page 1: ...1 KS40 KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 1 ...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright Black Decker KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 2 ...

Page 3: ...3 A 8 7 11 12 4 26 6 5 3 1 2 10 9 13 KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 3 ...

Page 4: ...4 B D E 15 16 14 18 17 19 18 15 16 17 14 13 20 2 3 mm 2 3 mm 13 21 12 22 C KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 4 ...

Page 5: ...5 G F I H 11 5 6 8 7 11 2 1 25 23 24 KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 5 ...

Page 6: ...ited Kingdom INTENDED USE Your Black Decker circular saw KS40 has been designed for sawing wood wood products and plastics This tool is intended for consumer use only SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning symbols The following symbols are used in this manual Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance of the instructions in this manual Denotes risk of electri...

Page 7: ...re removed from the tool before operating the tool 12 Extension cables Before use inspect the extension cable and replace if damaged When using the tool outdoors only use extension cables intended for outdoor use 13 Use appropriate tool The intended use is described in this instruction manual Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool The tool will do the job better...

Page 8: ...f the moving blade guard does not close If you need to move the blade guard manually always use the guard retracting lever Make sure that the riving knife is correctly adjusted Never remove the riving knife Saw blade Do not use blades which do not comply with the specifications contained in these operating instructions Use only Black Decker saw blades of the correct diameter thickness and spindle ...

Page 9: ...over is missing or damaged Never use a light socket Using an extension cable Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool see technical data Before use inspect the extension cable for signs of damage wear and ageing Replace the extension cable if damaged or defective When using a cable reel always unwind the cable completely Use of an extension cable not suitabl...

Page 10: ... the parallel fence fig E The parallel fence is used to saw in a straight line parallel to the edge of the workpiece Fitting Loosen the locking knob 21 Insert the parallel fence 12 through the openings 22 Slide the parallel fence into the desired position Tighten the locking knob Removing Loosen the locking knob 21 Pull the parallel fence off the tool USE Let the tool work at its own pace Do not o...

Page 11: ... and remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment servicing or maintenance Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Black Decker provides a facility for recycling Black Decker products once they have reached...

Page 12: ...pair agent You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black Decker office at the address indicated in this manual Alternatively a list of authorised Black Decker repair agents and full details of our after sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at www 2helpU com OTHER DIY TOOLS Black Decker has a full range of tools that make DIY j...

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Page 14: ...e Auckland New Zealand South Africa Black Decker South Africa Pty Ltd Tel 011 653 1400 Physical address Fax 011 653 1499 146 Lechwe Street Corporate park Randjiesfontein Midrand Postal address Postnet Suite 107 Private Bag X65 Halfway House 1685 United Kingdom Black Decker Tel 01753 511234 210 Bath Road Fax 01753 551155 Slough Berkshire SL1 3YD Helpline 01753 574277 574073 00 KS40UK P65 15 10 2001...

Page 15: ... Postal code Was this tool a gift Yes No Was this tool your first purchase Yes No Was this tool bought as a replacement Yes No Dealer address Data protection act Tick the box if you prefer not to receive further information KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 15 ...

Page 16: ...section immediately after the purchase of your tool and send it to Black Decker in your country If you live in Australia or New Zealand please register by using the alternative guarantee card supplied 574073 00 KS40UK P65 15 10 2001 12 08 16 ...

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