Black & Decker PSL12 Assembly Instructions, Save These Instructions For Future Use

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL

WARNING: Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Insert battery B pack into tool, until an audible click is heard

as shown in figure B.

USING THE CLAW (FIGURE F)

To release claw (7):

•Pull back on claw release button (5). This will release the claw. Once claw is released you can let go of button.

•Push in on lock-off button (4) and squeeze the on/off switch (3).

•With the saw running, the claw will rotate forward until it comes in contact with the workpiece.

•Once the cut is complete, the claw will rotate fully back to the stop position.

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TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release buttons as shown in figure C C and pull battery pack out of tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Always wear proper eye, respiratory and hearing protection while operating this tool.

•Use clamps or another practical way

to secure and support the workpiece	D
to a stable platform. Holding the work
by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Place shoe firmly against work to be cut.
• Hold the tool with one hand as shown in
figure D. Switch on saw motor and allow
it to obtain maximum speed before
applying pressure.

TRIGGER SWITCH (FIGURE E)

The tool is equipped with a switch lock-off feature to prevent unintentional operation.

• To switch the tool on, press the lock off	E
button (4) as shown in figure E, then
squeeze the on/off switch (3).
• Once the tool is on, release the lock off
button.	4
• Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF.

NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock

the switch in the ON position, and should3 never be locked in the ON position by any

other means.

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BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (FIGURE G)

CAUTION: Make sure the lock-off button is engaged to prevent switch actuation before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories.

The blade should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Select the blade best suitable for the material to be cut and use the shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the material.

WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece during the cut. Increased risk of personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.

TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW		G
1.	Point tool away from body.
2.	Rotate blade clamp release lever (8) in the
direction shown in figure G.
3.	Insert blade shank fully into blade clamp.
4.	Release blade clamp release lever (8) to

lock blade into position.

TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW

WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.

1. Rotate blade clamp release lever (8) in the direction shown in figure G.

2. Remove blade.

3. Release the blade clamp release lever (8).

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