Black & Decker BDCD2204KIT WARNINg:

CUTTINg DePTh ADJUSTMeNT - fIgUReS I & J

The depth of cut should be set according to the

thickness of the workpiece.

• Loosen the depth adjustment knob (11) to unlock the

saw shoe (5) as shown in figure I.

• Move the saw shoe into the desired position. The

corresponding depth of cut can be read from the scale (14).

• Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth (15)

of the blade projects below the workpiece (16) as

shown in figure J.

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

BeveL ANgLe ADJUSTMeNT - fIgURe k

This tool can be set to bevel angles between 0° and 50°.

• Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (10) to unlock the

saw shoe (5).

• Move the saw shoe (5) into the desired position. The

corresponding bevel angle can be read from the scale (17).

• Tighten the bevel adjustment knob (10) to lock the

saw shoe in place.

• Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the

bevel angle of an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.

ShOe ADJUSTMeNT fOR 90° CUTS

The shoe (5) has been set by the factory to assure that

the blade is perpendicular to the shoe at 0° bevel setting.

IF REALIGNMENT IS NEEDED:

• Adjust the saw to 0° bevel.

• Retract blade guard (8).

• Loosen bevel adjustment knob (10). Place a square

against the blade (7) and shoe (5) to adjust the 90° setting.

• Loosen jam nut (18a) and move the adjustment

screw (18b) (inset figure k) so that the shoe will

stop at the proper angle. Retighten jam nut against

the shoe while holding adjustment screw in position.

• Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the

squareness of an actual cut on a

scrap piece of material.

ATTAChINg AND ReMOvINg The BLADe - fIgURe L - M

• Retract lower guard and assemble blade (7) and clamp

washer (19) as shown in figure L.

• Depress the spindle lock (13) while turning the blade

bolt (20) with the blade wrench (9) until the blade lock

engages and the blade stops rotating.

NOTe: Blade wrench is stored on the saw as shown

in figure M.

• Tighten the blade bolt securely with the blade wrench.

NOTe: Bolt has a left-handed thread. To loosen, turn

clockwise. To tighten, turn counterclockwise.

NOTe: Never engage the blade lock while the saw is

running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never

turn the tool on while the blade lock is engaged.

Serious damage to your saw will result.

LOWeR BLADe gUARD

WARNINg: Laceration hazard. The lower

blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the

risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw if

the lower guard is missing, damaged, mis-

assembled or not working properly. Do not rely on

the lower blade guard to protect you under all

circumstances. your safety depends on following

all warnings and precautions as well as proper

operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper

closing before each use as outlined in Additional

18b

18a