Black & Decker BT1400 Electrical Connection, Familiarization, Specifications, Capacity of cut

• DON’T-Operate saw without guards in place.		ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)
•	DON’T-Perform any operation freehand.
•	DON’T-Reach around or behind saw blade.
•	DON’T-Place hands closer than 6 inches
	from the saw blade.
•	DON’T-Reach underneath the saw unless it is
	turned off and unplugged. The saw blade is exposed	ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE
	on the underside of the saw.	USE. KEEP HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE.
• DON’T-Move either hand from saw or work-		NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
	piece or raise arm until blade has stopped.	NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. THINK!
• DON’T-Use without Kerf Plate or when kerf		YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS. DO NOT OPERATE
	slot is wider than 3/8"	SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. NEVER REACH IN
• DON’T- Carry saw by work extension or		BACK OF SAW BLADE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTEC-
	other accessory.	TION. SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO
	CAUTION: Some wood contains preserva -	STOP BEFORE SERVICING, ADJUSTING TOOL, OR
	tives such as copper chromium arsenate	MOVING HANDS.
	(CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these
	materials extra care should be taken to avoid	Electrical Connection
	inhalation and minimize skin contact.	Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
	CAUTION: Use of this tool can generate dust	marking. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will
	containing chemicals known to cause cancer,	cause a loss of power and overheating. All B&D tools are
	birth defects or other reproductive harm. Use	factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the
	appropriate respiratory protection.	power supply.
	CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical
	power source until complete instructions are	Familiarization
	read and understood.	Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a work-
		bench or strong table. ExamineFigures 1 & 2 and refer
		to the parts description to become familiar with the saw
For your convenience and safety, the following		and its various parts. The following section on adjust -
warning labels are on your miter saw.		ments will refer to these terms and you must know what
		and where the parts are. The part name is followed by
ON MOTOR HOUSING:		the corresponding part number Example - lock down pin
		(10). Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull
WARNING:FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUC-		out the lock down pin(10), as shown inFigure 3. Gently
TION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW. WHEN		release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise
SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT		to its full height. Use the lock down pin when carrying the
PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.		saw from one place to another. Use the operating
		handle (1) to transport the saw or the hand indentations
ON FENCE:		(11) shown in Figure 2 after unplugging.

CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.

ON GUARD:

DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.

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

Specifications

Capacity of cut

47° miter left and right 47° bevel left

0° miter -Max. Height 3-1/2” -Max. Width 5-1/2” 45° miter -Max. Height 3-1/2” -Max. Width 4-1/8” 45° bevel -Max. Height 2-1/2” -Max. Width 5-1/2”

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