#This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.Electrical safety
uIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
1.On/off switch
2.
3.Main handle
4.Secondary handle
5.Mitre angle scale
6.Locking knob for mitre angle adjustment
7.Parallel fence
8.Shoe
9.Saw blade
10.Saw blade guard
11.Riving knife
12.Depth of cut scale
13.Locking knob for depth of cut adjustment
14.Spanner
15.Saw dust outlet
Assembly
Warning! Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and that the saw blade has stopped.
Removing and fitting a saw blade (fig. A)
Caution! This method for changing the blade is only for use with blades that contain a hole (16) for the purpose of locking the blade whilst fitting and removing.
Removing
uInsert a screwdriver into the hole (16) to prevent the saw blade from rotating.
uLoosen and remove the blade retaining screw (17) by turning it counterclockwise using the spanner (14) supplied.
uRemove the outer washer (18).
uRemove the saw blade (9).
Fitting
uPlace 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.
uFit the outer washer (18) on the spindle, with the raised part pointing away from the saw blade.
uInsert the blade retaining screw (17) into the hole.
uInsert a screwdriver into the hole (16) to prevent the saw blade from rotating.
uSecurely tighten the blade retaining screw by turning it clockwise using the spanner (14) supplied.
uAdjust the riving knife as described below.
Warning! Whenever a new blade is fitted the saw blade guard should be checked to ensure that it can move freely.
Removing and fitting a saw blade (fig. B)
Caution! This method is for changing blades that do not contain a hole (16) for the purpose of locking the blade whilst fitting and removing.
Removing
uSet the depth of cut on the saw to 10mm.
uPlace a plank of wood on the floor, then place the saw onto the leading edge of the wood as shown in fig B to prevent the blade from turning.
uWhilst applying firm pressure on the saw, loosen and remove the blade retaining screw (17) by turning it counterclockwise using the spanner (14) supplied.
uRemove the outer washer (18).
uRemove the saw blade (9).
Fitting
uPlace 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.
uFit the outer washer (18) on the spindle, with the raised part pointing away from the saw blade.
uInsert the blade retaining screw (17) into the hole loosely tighten by hand.
uPlace a plank of wood on the floor, then place the saw onto the leading edge of the wood as shown in fig B to prevent the blade from turning.
uWhilst applying firm pressure on the saw, securely tighten blade retaining screw (17) by turning it clockwise using the spanner (14) supplied.
uAdjust the riving knife as described below.
Warning! Whenever a new blade is fitted the saw blade guard should be checked to ensure that it can move freely.
Adjusting the riving knife (fig. C)
The riving knife prevents the saw blade from jamming during rip sawing operations. The riving knife must be adjusted after replacing the saw blade.
uLoosen the screw (20) holding the riving knife in position.
uPosition the riving knife (11) as shown.
The distance between the toothed rim and the riving knife should be 2 - 3 mm.
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