Black & Decker 2683-220 Instruction Manual

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. • 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286

Printed in U.S.A. (AUG96-CD-1) Form No. 154577 Copyright © 1996

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Instruction Manual

2683-220
Circular Saw

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Getting the most out of your tool.

Please take time to read this manual and pay particular attention to the
safety rules we've provided for your protection. If you have any questions
about your tool please call:

1-800-9-BD TOOL

(1-800-923-8665)

2683-220 7-1/4" Circular Saw

RETRACTING
LEVER

TRIGGER SWITCH

BEVEL
QUADRANT

SHOE

QUADRANT
LEVER OR
KNOB

LOWER GUARD

CORD KEEPER

DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER

BRUSH
INSPECTION CAP

220 VOLT PLUG

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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

Grounding Instructions

This tool should be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electric shock. The
tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord to fit
the proper grounding type receptacle. The green
(or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or
green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.

The two grounding contacts and the grounding receptacle in the plug must be
connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet. No
adapter is available for a plug as shown in Figure A.

Safety 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 tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded

surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All

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 purpose 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. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

• 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 OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and

when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see

FOR YOUR SAFETY - ALL TOOLS

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1. DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY before changing blades, making

cutting depth or bevel adjustments, inspecting, cleaning or when saw is not
being used.

2. 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 and completely over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
Do not use saw until the lower guard is returned to the proper working order.

3. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling, overload,

kickback, and give a cleaner cut.

4. DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away from blades.

Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove cut material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades continue to coast after trigger is released. Never place your
hand on the work surface in front of or behind the saw.

5. SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown in

Figure 15 to minimize the risk of overload and kickback from blade pinching.
When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the work piece, the
saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.

6. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.

7. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw begins to stall

rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release the switch
immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp. Don’t force tool.
Stay alert. Exercise control. Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while
the blade is moving. A more detailed explanation of kickback follows in the
operation section of this manual.

8. LOWER GUARD. When necessary for accurate starts or when pocket cutting,

raise lower guard with the retracting lever.

9. ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.

10. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use only blades with 5/8” arbor. Do not use

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 following 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.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG

Than Than
0-6 18161614
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10-1216161412
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

• 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.

• 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 unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have
defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CIRCULAR SAWS

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