Black & Decker BT1400 Minimum Gage for Cord Sets, Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention- ally contacted.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop- erly and perform its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

•DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.

•USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An under- sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts		Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V~	25		26-50	51-100		101-150
220V~	50		51-100	101-200		201-300
Ampere Rating
More		Not more		American Wire Gage
Than		Than
0 - 6		18	16	16	14
6 - 10		18	16	14	12
10 - 12		16	16	14	12
12 - 16		14	12	Not Recommended

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.

•DO-Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker.

•DO-Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the bottom of the blade are pointing to the rear of the miter saw.

•DO-Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation.

•DO-Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely.

•DO-Keep saw blade sharp.

•DO-Keep motor air slots free of chips and dirt.

•DO-Use blade guards at all times.

•DO-Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

•DO-Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool.

•DO-Support long work with an outboard tool rest.

•DO-Use only 10 inch diameter blades.

•DON’T-Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage.

•DON’T-Operate unless all clamp handles are tight.

•DON’T-Use blades larger or smaller than those which are recommended.

•DON’T-Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft.

•DON’T-Force cutting action. (Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause major damage. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting.)

•DON’T-Cut ferrous metals (Those with any iron or steel content) or any masonry.

•DON’T-Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by them will damage saw.

•DON’T-Allow anyone to stand behind saw.

•DON’T-Apply lubricants to the blade when it’s running.

•DON’T-Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.

•DON’T-Use blades rated less than 5500 R.P.M.

•DON’T-Attempt to cut small pieces (hand within 6" of blade) without clamping.

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