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c. 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.
d. 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.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
6. Electrical safety
Your tool is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the main
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, authorized
Black & Decker Service Center or an equally
qualified person in order to avoid damage or
injury. If the power cord is replaced by an equally
qualified person, but not authorized by Black &
Decker, the warranty will not be valid.
7. Labels on tool
The label on your tool may include the following
symbols:
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
f
Keep hands away from cutting area and blade.
Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or
motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
f
Keep your body positioned to either side of
the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.
KICKBACK. could case the saw to jump backwards.
(See “Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback.”)
f
Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can
not protect you from the blade below the work.
f
Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position. If
saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the Retracting Lever
and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, at all angles and depth of cut.
f
Check the operation and condition of the lower
guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of
debris.
f
Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts”
and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower guard by
Retracting Lever. As soon as blade enters the
material, lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
f
Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
f
NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.
f
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
f
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance for blade binding.
f
Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do
not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
Read
Instructions
Manual
Use Eye
Protection
Use Ear
Protection
V ........ Volts
A ........ Amperes
Hz ....... Hertz
W ........ Watts
min ..... minutes
..... Alternating
Current
..... Direct
Current
n
0
....... No-Load
Speed
...... Class II
Construction
.... Earthing
Terminal
.... Safety Alert
Symbol
.../min.. Revolutions
or Recipro-
cation per
minute
