•SUPPORT AND SECURE THE WORK PROPERLY. Insure that the material to be cut is clamped (Fig. 3) and solidly supported and balanced on a strong, stable and level wor surface. Support the work so that the wide portion of the saw shoe is on the portion of the material that doesn’t fall after the cut is made. Never hold cut off piece by hand (Fig. 4 ). KICKBACK from blade pinch can result. Keep both hands on saw at all times.
•STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Keep body positioned to one side of blade. Always maintain a firm grip and control of saw with both hands. Do not change hand grip or body position while saw is running. Take precaution to avoid injury from cut off pieces and other falling material during operation.
•VIEWING WINDOW MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES and it must stay closed against the upper guard of the saw at all times when operating the saw.
DANGER: RELEASE SWITCH IMMEDIATELY IF BLADE BINDS OR SAW STALLS.
• TURN OFF AND REMOVE BATTERY before attempting to clean the viewing window. 
WARNING: Do not operate your saw if window becomes damaged or fails to stay in place as noted above. Take your saw to your closest Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service facility.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
•KICKBACK CAN BE CAUSED BY the saw blade becoming pinched, twisted or bound while cutting, or when the saw stalls. When the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the cut and move suddenly back toward the operator.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACK
•Keep a firm grip on saw with both hands at all times.
•Stay alert – exercise control.
•Support long overhanging materials. As the material is cut and weakens, it will sag, causing a pinched blade.
•Support large panels as shown (Fig. 1). Material supported only at the ends (Fig. 2) will lead to blade pinching.
•Avoid sawing overhead. Material can sag and will pinch blade.
•Keep blades sharp and clean.
•Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping. Be careful as the cut off strip can sag or twist, closing the cut and pinching the blade, leading to KICKBACK.
•Don’t force tool. Wood variables such as knots, hardness, toughness, wetness, pressure treated and freshly cut green lumber can heavily load the saw which can lead to stalling. Push the saw slower when this occurs.
•Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
•Allow saw to reach full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting the saw with the blade against the work or pushed forward into cut can lead to stalling or sudden backward movement of saw.
•Never attempt to lift saw when making a bevel cut. This leads to blade binding and stalling.
•Always secure work to prevent workpiece movement during cut.
•Do not try to force saw back on line if your cut begins to go off line. This can cause KICKBACK. Stop saw and allow blade to coast down to a stop. Withdraw from cut and start a new cut on the line.
•Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece as shown in (Fig. 6).
•Do not back up a rotating blade in the cut. Twisting the saw can cause the back edge of the blade to dig into the material, climb out of the work and run back toward the operator.
•Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
•Some wood contains preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials, extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.
BATTERY CAP INFORMATION
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.
Battery Cap
WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and carryon luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
•Before using charger, read and understand all instructions and cautionary markings on
(1) charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery pack.
DANGER: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
DANGER: If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
WARNING: Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result. 
CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or |
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer. |
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow. |
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in risk of |
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. |
• This charger is not intended for any uses other than charging Black & Decker |
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or |
electrocution. |
• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when |
disconnecting charger. |
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise |
subjected to damage or stress. |
• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper |
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. If an extension |
cord must be used, make sure: |
• That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape of those |
•The charger is designed to operate on standard120 VAC, 60Hz household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
•To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any cleaning. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
•NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
•DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
•A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a.Wash quickly with soap and water.
b.Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c.If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK FOR YOUR TOOL.
Your charger is designed to use standard 120 volt AC, 60 Hz power. Do not use DC or any other voltage. Charge time is 3 to 6 hours depending on battery pack type and condition.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
1.Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
2.Insert 1 or 2 batteries into the charger (Figure A).
NOTE: Charge time is the same for multiple batteries. Be sure the battery is fully seated in the charger. The red “Charging Indicator” light will come on indicating that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on as long as the battery is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is complete.
Remove pack from the charger and place in tool. NOTE: To remove the battery from the tool, press down on the release button on the back of the battery (Figure B) and pull out.
A
B
LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
NOTE: A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1.Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2.The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem.
3.If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check power at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and bat- tery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately
65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C). (4) If charging problems persist, take or send the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.
4.The battery pack should be recharged when it does not produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedures. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5.Black & Decker battery packs that are labeled “NiMH” should only be used with chargers labeled “NiMH“ or “NiCd/NiMH.”
6.Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
7.Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
| Material bends on blade causing heavy loads or kickback |
| Le matériau plie au contact de la lame causant de lourdes surcharges ou |
| des rebonds. |
1 | El material oprime el disco ocasionando sobrecarga o contragolpe |
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Support work near cut | Correct |
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Soutenir la pièce près de la ligne de | Correcto | Wrong |
coupe. |
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Apoye la pieza cerca del corte |
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of plug on charger. |
• That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and the wire size |
is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
TOTAL EXTENSION CORD LENGTH (FEET)
25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 175 |
WIRE GAUGE
18 18 16 16 14 14 12
•The charger is ventilated through slots in the housing. Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source.
•Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
•Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to an authorized service center.
•Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
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Depth adjustment lever Bouton de réglage de la profondeur
Perilla de ajuste de profundidad
| Proper depth: one tooth below surface of wood | |
| Profondeur appropriée : une dent sous la surface du bois. | |
6 | Profundidad correcta: un diente debajo de la superficie de | |
madera |
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| Tip of tooth |
| Surface of wood | Bout de la |
| dent | |
| Surface du bois | Punta del |
| Superficie de | diente |
| madera |
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