OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND STOPPING SAW

The on/off switch (A) Fig. 34 is located on the front of the saw cabinet. To turn the saw “ON”, move the switch (A) up to the “ON” position. To turn the saw “OFF”, move the switch (A) down to the “OFF” position.

MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, MOVE THE SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION. AN ACCIDENTAL START-UP CAN CAUSE INJURY.

LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. To lock the tool, grasp the switch toggle (B) and pull it out of the switch (Fig. 35). With the switch toggle (B) removed, the switch will not operate. However, should the switch toggle be removed while the saw is running, the machine can be turned “OFF,” but cannot be restarted without re-inserting the switch toggle

(B).

BLADE RAISING AND

LOWERING CONTROL

To raise or lower the saw blade, turn handwheel (A) Fig.

36.Turning the handwheel clockwise lowers the blade and turning the handwheel counterclockwise raises the blade.

THE BLADE TILTING LOCK HANDLE

(B)FIG. 36, MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS.

A

Fig. 34

B

Fig. 35

B

A

Fig. 36

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Black & Decker FS210LS Operating Controls and Adjustments, Starting and Stopping SAW, Locking Switch in the OFF Position