Black & Decker CS500, 7358, 7360, 381341-01, 7359 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CS300, CS500, 7358, 7359, TS550, 7360

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•A sharp blade will improve performance dramatically. •A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting.

•Always support work properly. (See illustrations on work support in this manual.)

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y

PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE

INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

Cat. # CS300, CS500, 7358, 7359, TS550, 7360 F. # 381341-01 (AUG00-CD-1) Copyright © 2000 Black & Decker Printed in U.S.A

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WA R N I N G S

AND INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

•Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

•Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

•CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks may ignite the fumes.

•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. Use extreme caution when drilling, driving, or cutting into walls, floors, ceilings or other areas or wherever live electrical wires may be contacted, do not touch any metal parts of the tool. Hold the tools only by the plastic handle to prevent electric shock.

•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let children and visitors contact tool or extension cord. All children and visitors should be kept away from work area.

•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place–out of reach of children.

•DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purposes not intended.

•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

•USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required.

•DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

•DISCONNECT TOOLS. Unplug the tool when not in use, when moving tool from place to place, before servicing, and when changing accessories (such as blades, bits, cutters) or making adjustments.

•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

•EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

•OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

•STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired or otherwise impaired.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

•REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

•USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for use with the tool could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: DOUBLE INSULAT I O N

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or a double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with double insulation are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.

Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Repair or replace damaged cords.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS

Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk of electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: CIRCULAR SAW S

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.

Never wedge or tie lower guard open.

Check operation of lower guard before each use. Do not use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade.

CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.

Snagging the lower guard on a surface below the material being cut can momentarily reduce operator control. The saw can lift partially out of the cut increasing the chance of blade twist. Ensure there is sufficient clearance under the workpiece.

•LOWER GUARD

When necessary to raise lower guard manually, use the retracting handle.

•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 to push harder which promotes twisting.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Never place hands in front or behind the path of the blade while cutting. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.

When cut is completed, allow blade to stop before removing saw. The telescoping lower guard will close as the saw is lifted.

•SUPPORT LARGE PANELS

Large panels must be supported as shown (Fig. 1) in this manual to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.

When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw shall be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.

•USE RIP FENCE

Always use a rip fence or straight edge guide when ripping.

•USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES AND BLADE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS IN MOUNTING

Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts. Follow blade assembly procedures.

•ADJUSTMENTS

Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.

•SUPPORT AND SECURE THE WORK PROPERLY

Insure that the material to be cut is clamped (Fig. 3) and solidly supported and balanced on a strong, stable and level work set-up.

Support the work so that the wide portion of the saw shoe is on the portion of the material that doesn’t fall after the cut is made.

Never hold cut off piece by hand (Fig. 4). Kickback from blade pinch can result. Keep both hands on saw at all times.

•STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL

Keep body positioned to one side of blade. Always maintain a firm grip and control of saw with both hands. Do not change hand grip or body position while saw is running.

Take precaution to avoid injury from cut off pieces and other falling material during operation.

Guard Against Kickback

•WHAT IS KICKBACK?

Kickback is the sudden movement of the saw, during a cut, back toward the operator which may cause serious personal injuries.

DANGER: RELEASE SWITCH IMMEDIATELY IF BLADE BINDS OR SAW STALLS.

•KICKBACK CAN BE CAUSED BY:

The saw blade becoming pinched, twisted or bound while cutting or the saw stalls.

When the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the cut and move suddenly back toward the operator.

•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACK:

•Keep a firm grip on saw with both hands at all times.

•Stay alert – exercise control.

•Support long overhanging materials. As the material is cut and weakens, it will sag, causing a pinched blade.

•Support large panels as shown (Fig. 1). Material supported only at the ends (Fig. 2) will lead to blade pinching.

•Avoid sawing overhead. Material can sag and will pinch blade.

•Keep blades sharp and clean.

•Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping. Be careful as the cut off strip can sag or twist, closing the cut and pinching the blade, leading to kickback.

•Don’t force tool. Wood variables such as knots, hardness, toughness, wetness, pressure treated and freshly cut green lumber can heavily load the saw which can lead to stalling. Push the saw slower when this occurs.

•Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.

•Allow saw to reach full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting the saw with the blade against the work or pushed forward into cut can lead to stalling or sudden backward movement of saw.

•Never attempt to lift the saw when making a bevel cut. This will lead to blade binding and stalling.

•Always secure work to prevent workpiece movement during cut.

•Do not try to force saw back on line if your cut begins to go off line. This can cause kickback. Stop saw, withdraw from cut and start a new cut on line.

•Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece as shown (Fig. 7).

•Do not back up a rotating blade in the cut. Twisting the saw can cause the back edge of the blade to dig into the material, climb out of the work and run back toward the operator.

•Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects 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. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

•CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Adjust (Fig. 6) using depth adjustment knob. See (Fig. 7) for proper setting. Tighten knob securely.

•BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

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Adjust (Fig. 8) using bevel adjustment knob. Tighten knob securely.

										O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS
									WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and follow all important safe-
		1							ty warnings and instructions prior to using tool.
									•GENERAL CUTS
									• IMPORTANT: Read safety warnings and instructions. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.
									• With tool unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions. Make sure lower guard operates.
									Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.
									•USE OF EXTENSION CORDS.
			Correct			Support work near cut			User must make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using.
			Correct		Soutenir la pièce près de la ligne de coupe.				If intended to be used outdoors, the cord must be marked with the suffix W-A following the cord type
	Wrong		Correcto			Apoye la pieza cerca del corte			designation, for example – SJTW-A, which indicates it is acceptable for outdoor use.
									Always use the proper size extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord
2	Incorrect						Correct		and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line
	Incorrecto						Correct		voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart under “General Safety
							Correcto		Warnings and Instructions for All Tools.”
									• Measure and mark work for cutting.
						3			• Support and secure work properly (See Safety Warnings and Instructions).
									• Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Instructions).
									• Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Instructions).
									• Plug in saw. Make sure switch turns saw on and off.
									• When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the cutting area and position it so that it will not be
									caught in the workpiece during the cutting operation.
Material bends on blade causing heavy loads or kickback									WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of
Le matériau plie au contact de la lame causant de lourdes surcharges ou des rebonds.									control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 3 illustrates typical hand support of the saw.
El material oprime el disco ocasionando sobrecarga o contragolpe
						Retracting lever			• Place	the front of the saw shoe flat on the material to be cut.
							5a		• Align the blade with the line of cut to be made making sure blade clears material.
4						Ressort de rappel
					Palanca del mecanismo				• Pull trigger switch, allow blade to attain full speed. Never lock the trigger on by any means.
									• Move the saw forward across the material, keeping the saw shoe flat until the cut is completed.
Wrong									• Release trigger, allow blade to stop before removing saw.
									• When cutting is complete, unplug and safely store the saw.
Incorrect						Lower guard
Incorrecto					Protecteur infér				•POCKET CUTTING (SEE FIG. 10)
						Guarda inferior			Pocket cutting is used to cut a hole in a piece of material without cutting from the side.
						Scrap lumber			• Tilt saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut. Align so that cut will begin at the back of the
									drawn rectangle.
					Bout de bois inutile
					Madera de desperdicio				• Using the retracting lever, retract blade guard to an upward position, with the blade just clearing the
						6			material, start motor and gradually lower the saw into the material.
5b									WARNING: As blade starts cutting the material, release the retracting lever immediately.
									• Never tie the blade guard in a raised position.
				Spindle lock					• When the shoe rests flat on the material being cut, complete the cut in forward direction.
			Dispositif de verrouillage						• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before lifting saw from material.
Tighten				de l’arbre					• When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.
Serrer			Seguro de la flecha						•DUST COLLECTION OR EXTRACTION (MODEL NO. CS500)
Apriete
									For dust collection, rotate dust ejection nozzle to a horizontal position. Position dust bag so it will not interfere
	Loosen		Upper guard cut away for clarity						with surrounding objects or workpiece during cutting. If this cannot be done, do not use the dustbag. Empty
	Desserrer								bag frequently.
		Protecteur supérieur découpé pour plus de clarté				Depth adjustment knob
	Afloje	Corte en la guarda superior para mayor							For dust extraction, rotate dust ejection nozzle to point away from the saw. Slip a standard vacuum cleaner
			visibilidad			Bouton de réglage de la profondeur			tube over the nozzle. Insure the vacuum cleaner can be placed such that it will not tip over or interfere with the
7						Perilla de ajuste de profundidad			motion of the saw while cutting. If this cannot be done, do not use the vacuum cleaner. Turn on vacuum cleaner
									before beginning to cut. Empty vacuum cleaner as required.

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WARNING: Do not use abrasive or metal cutting blades when collecting or extracting saw dust. Ignition of saw dust and fire could result.

Proper depth: one tooth below surface of wood Profondeur appropriée : une dent sous la surface du bois. Profundidad correcta: un diente debajo de la superficie de madera

Surface of wood

Surface du bois

Superficie de madera

9

Blade clamping screw Vis de fixation de la lame Tornillo de sujeción del disco

Inner clamp washer Rondelle de fixation interne Roldana de sujeción interior

Tip of tooth ut de la dent

a del diente

Bevel adjustment knob

Bouton de réglage pour coupes en biseau Perilla de ajuste de bisel

Trigger switch nterrupteur à détente Gatillo interruptor

Direction of teeth

Sens des dents

Dirección de los dientes

Outer clamp washer

Rondelle de fixation externe

Roldana de sujeción exterior

	Blade
		Saw spindle
	Lame
		Arbre de la scie
	Disco
		Flecha de la sierra

10

For pocket cuts only

Pour coupes en retrait seulement Solamente para cortes de bolsillo

Warning: When blade starts cutting, release retraction lever immediately

Avertissement : Lorsque la lame commence à découper, relâcher immédiatement le ressort de rappel.

Advertencia: Cuando el disco inicie el corte, suelte inmediatamente la palanca del mecanismo retráctil

Motor

Your Black & Decker tool is powered by a Black & Decker-built motor. Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means your saw will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A rating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

A S S E M B LY/ADJUSTMENT SET- U P

WARNING: Always unplug saw from power supply before any of the following operations.

•ATTACHING AND REMOVING BLADES

Retract lower guard and assemble blade and clamp washers as shown (Fig. 9). Insure large surface of washer is toward blade. Use scrap wood or spindle lock (Model Nos. CS300, CS500) to prevent spindle rotation. Tighten blade securely as shown (Fig. 5A or Fig. 5B). Never engage spindle lock while blade is turning.

M A I N T E N A N C E

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO(544-6986).

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. Always use 7-1/4" (180 mm) diameter blades. Exception: 7" (175 mm) abrasive blades can be used. When cutting metal, be careful of hot sparks which are thrown by the blade.

WARNING: Never use abrasive type or metal cutting blades on 7358 saw.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under “Tools— Electric” or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO(544-6986).

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under “Tools-Electric” in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

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Modèles CS300, CS500, 7358, 7359,TS550, 7360

RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS

•Une lame affûtée améliore grandement le rendement. •Une lame émoussée donne une coupe lente et inefficace.

•Toujours soutenir la pièce à couper. (Voir les figures appropriées dans le présent guide.)