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Move the saw shoe (6) into the desired position. The corresponding depth of cut can be read from the scale (13).

Tighten the lever to lock the saw shoe in place.

Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece as shown in figure 8.

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Tip of tooth

Surface of wood

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE (FIG. 9)

This tool can be set to bevel angles between 0° and 45°.

Loosen the locking knob (14) to unlock the saw shoe.

Move the saw shoe (6) into the desired position. The corresponding bevel angle can be read from the scale (15).

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

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLADE

REMOVING THE BLADE (FS1500CSL) (FIG. 10 & 11)

Keep the spindle lock button (5) depressed and rotate the blade until the spindle lock engages.

Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw (16) by turning it counter- clockwise using the wrench (10) supplied.

Remove the outer washer (17).

Remove the saw blade (7).

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ATTACHING THE BLADE (FS1500CSL)

Place the saw blade (7) onto the inner flange (18), making sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow on the tool.

Fit the outer washer (17) on the spindle, with the raised part pointing away from the saw blade.

Insert the blade retaining screw (16) into the hole.

Keep the spindle lock button (5) depressed.

Securely tighten the blade retaining screw by turning it clockwise using the wrench (10) supplied.

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Black & Decker FS1300CSL instruction manual Tighten the lever to lock the saw shoe in place, Adjusting the Bevel Angle FIG