Black & Decker 609747-21 Instruction Manual

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• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any othercondition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool servicedbefore using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used onanother tool.Service• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service ormaintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions inthe Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to followMaintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.Specific Safety RulesDANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second handon auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot becut by the blade.• Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with thesaw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. (See "Causes andOperator Prevention of Kickback").• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the blade belowthe work.• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lowerguard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guardinto the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise thelower guard with the Retracting Lever and make sure it moves freely and does not touch theblade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.• Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and thespring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guardmay operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "PocketCuts" and "Compound Cuts". Raise the lower guard by Retracting Lever. As soon asblade enters the material, lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lowerguard should operate automatically.• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw downon bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switchis released.• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to supportthe work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where thecutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposedmetal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves theaccuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.• Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causingloss of control.• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and boltwere specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing anuncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.• When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls andthe motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of theblade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf andjump back toward the operator.• Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditionsand can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:• Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allowsyou to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, ifproper precautions are taken.• When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the triggerand hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while theblade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions toeliminate the cause of blade binding.• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and checkthat teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding it may walk up orKICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Largepanels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel onboth sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.• Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades producenarrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure beforemaking cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.• Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut" into existing walls or other blindareas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.The label on your tool may include the following symbols.V ..........................volts A..........................amperesHz ........................hertz W ........................wattsmin ........................minutes ......................alternating current......................direct current no ........................no load speed..........................Class II Construction ........................earthing terminal..........................safety alert symbol.../min ................revolutions or reciprocations per minuteAdditional Safety Rules: Circular SawsWARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, andother construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints,• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. Toreduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work withapproved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filterout microscopic particles.• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areaswith soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin maypromote absorption of harmful chemicals.WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may causeserious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approvedrespiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditionsand duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.• Snagging the lower guard on a surface below the material being cut can momentarilyreduce operator control. The saw can lift partially out of the cut increasing the chance ofblade twist. Ensure there is sufficient clearance under the workpiece.• When necessary to raise lower guard manually, use the retracting lever.• KEEP THE BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.The use of dull and/or dirty blades can increase the saw loading causing the operator topush harder which promotes twisting.DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades.Never place hands in front of or behind the path of the blade while cutting. Do not reachunderneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when bladeis moving.• SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown (Fig. 1) in thismanual to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operationrequires the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw shall be rested on the largerportion and the smaller piece cut off.• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES AND BLADE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHENMOUNTING BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use defective orincorrect blade washers or bolts. Follow blade assembly procedures.• ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.CAT. NO. CS144, CS180, BDCS1400, BDCS1800 FORM NO. 609747-21 (MAY 04)COPYRIGHT©2004 BLACK & DECKER PRINTED IN CHINAKEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:•Carbide blades stay sharp much longer than steel blades. Use a carbide bladewhenever possible.•A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting.•Always support work properly. (See illustrations on work support in this manual.)VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO YPÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTEINSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.CATALOG NUMBERCS144, CS180,BDCS1400, BDCS1800INSTRUCTIONMANUALGENERAL SAFETY RULES - FOR ALL BATTERYOPERATED TOOLSWARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriouspersonal injury.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWork Area• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust orfumes.• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.Electrical Safety• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away fromheat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.Damaged cords may create a fire.• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must berecharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may besuitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.• Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of anyother batteries may create a risk of fire.Personal Safety• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a powertool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, ormedication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in seriouspersonal injury,• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep yourhair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long haircan be caught in moving parts.• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position beforeinserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the batterypack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key thatis left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing andbalance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.Tool Use and Care• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stableplatform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss ofcontrol.• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do thejob better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled withthe switch is dangerous and must be repaired.• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off positionbefore making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Suchpreventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools aredangerous in the hands of untrained users.• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make aconnection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together maycause sparks, burns, or a fire.• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCTFOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEMWITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE, CATALOG No.,TYPE No., AND DATE CODE. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CANRESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT,GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.1111 4444 &&&& 1111 8888 VVVV oooo llll tttt CCCC oooo rrrr dddd llll eeee ssss ssss SSSS aaaa wwww