Black & Decker BT1400 instruction manual Special Cuts, Maintenance, Trouble Shooting Guide

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SPECIAL CUTS

NEVER MAKE ANY CUTS UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. Aluminum Cutting (Carbide tipped blade only) Aluminum extrusions such as those used when making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your saw using the proper blade designed for non--fer rous metal cutting. Position the material so that you will be cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown inFigure 9. Figure 10illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a wax lubricant when cutting aluminum such as Johnson’s Stick Wax No.140. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade.

The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.

Be sure to properly secure work. Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp, jig or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Bowed Material

When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 11 and never like that shown in Figure 12. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

Cutting Plastic Pipe and other round cross-sectional material

Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and clamped or held firmly to the fence to keep it from rolling particularly when making angle cuts.

and replacement) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Trouble Shooting Guide

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START

WHAT’S WRONG?

 

 

WHAT TO DO…

1.

Saw not plugged in

 

 

1. Plug in saw

2.

Fuse blown or circuit

 

 

2. Replace fuse or reset

 

breaker tripped

 

 

 

circuit breaker

3.

Cord damaged

 

 

3. Have cord replaced by

 

 

 

 

 

authorized service center

4.

Brushes worn out

 

4.

See “Brushes” in this

 

 

 

 

 

manual

TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS

WHAT’S WRONG?

 

WHAT TO DO…

 

1.

Dull blade

 

1.

Replace blade

2.

Blade mounted

 

2.

Turn blade around

 

backwards

 

 

 

3.

Gum or pitch on blade

 

3.

Remove blade and

 

 

 

 

 

clean with turpentine

 

 

 

 

 

and coarse steel wool

 

 

 

 

 

or household oven

 

 

 

 

 

cleaner

4.

Incorrect blade for work

 

4.

Change the blade

 

being done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE

(PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE WITH MITER SAW UNPLUGGED.)

1.All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no further maintenance.

2.Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust will accumulate.

3.The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they ever need replacement follow the instructions in this manual or return the tool to the

nearest service center for repair. Important

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection

TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED

WHAT’S WRONG?

WHAT TO DO…

1.

Extension cord too light

1.

Replace with adequate

 

or too long

 

size cord

2. Low house current

2.

Contact your electric

 

 

 

 

company

TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY

WHAT’S WRONG?

 

WHAT TO DO…

1.

Saw not mounted

 

1.

Tighten all mounting

 

securely

 

 

hardware

2.

Stand or bench on

 

2.

Reposition on flat level

 

uneven floor

 

 

surface

3.

Damaged saw blade

 

3.

Replace blade

 

 

 

 

 

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Black & Decker BT1400 instruction manual Special Cuts, Maintenance, Trouble Shooting Guide