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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read and understood.

For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.

ON MOTOR HOUSING:

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

ON MOVING FENCE:

ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.

ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY

BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES

BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.

ON GUARD: DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE. DANGER

KEEP AWAY

FROM BLADE

ON GUARD RETAINER PLATE: “PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE.”

ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)

ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. KEEP HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO STOP BEFORE SERVICING, ADJUSTING TOOL, OR MOVING HANDS.

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC/DC means that your saw will operate on alternating or direct current. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All Black & Decker tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Unpacking Your Saw

Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain one No. BT1500 miter saw with blade and a plastic bag containing the following:

1.Miter clamp handle (1)

2.Dust bag (1)

3.Work extensions (2) with clamps (2) and screws (2)

4.Stop block (1) with wing screw (1)

5.Allen wrenches (3)

6.Blade wrench (1)

If you have any questions, call 1-800-54-HOW-TO

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