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retaining screw (11) by turning the hex wrench (15) counter- clockwise.

Remove the outer washer.

Place the saw blade (5) onto the inner

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flange (16), making sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow on the tool.

Fit the outer washer (10) on the spindle.

Insert the blade retaining screw (11) into the hole in the spindle.

Prevent spindle rotation by engaging the spanner wrench into the holes of the outer washer.

Securely tighten the blade retaining screw by holding the spanner wrench and turning hex wrench clockwise to tighten the blade retaining screw.

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REMOVING THE BLADE

To prevent spindle rotation, engage the protrusions of the spanner wench (8) into the holes in the outer washer (10).

Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw (11) by turning it counter- clockwise using the hex wrench (15).

Remove the outer washer (10).

Remove the saw blade (5).

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and follow all important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.

GENERAL CUTS (IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. )

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions. Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.

Measure and mark work for cutting.

Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions).

Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules).

Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules).

With plug inserted and guard closed, make sure switch turns saw on and off.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure 3 illustrates recommended hand position.

OPERATION

SWITCH

To operate the tool, depress the trigger switch (1). The tool will continue to run as long as the trigger is depressed.

To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch (1). There is no provision for locking the tool on, and the switch should never be locked on by any other means.

KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 11)

The tool is equipped with a sight guide for straight cutting (22) and for 45° miter cutting (23).

Be sure the saw is unplugged.

Adjust the kerf plate as described below.

Align the left edge of the guides (22) or (23) with the cutting line.

Keep the kerf plate aligned with the cutting line while sawing.

Work with the shoe pressed against the workpiece.

ADJUSTING THE KERF PLATE

Plug in the saw.

Make a test cut halfway through a piece of scrap wood.

Withdraw the saw so the cutting line becomes visible.

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Black & Decker CS1012 Operation, Removing the Blade, Switch, Kerf Plate Adjustment FIG, Adjusting the Kerf Plate

CS1012 specifications

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