Black & Decker 2832 User Manual

Instruction Manual

2832 • 2834 • 2836

Cordless Trim Saws

TRIMCAT,

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. Don’t forget to send in your owner’s
registration card. If you have any questions about your tool please call:

1-800-9-BD TOOL

FOR YOUR SAFETY ■ AU TOOLS

WARNING:

always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:

When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should

(1-800-923-8665)

SWITCH LOCK OFF

2832 12.0 Volt Cordless Trim Saw
2834 14.4 Volt Cordless Trim Saw
2836 18.0 Volt Cordless Trim Saw

2500 RPM
3000 RPM
3200 RPM

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.

not let visitors contact tool.

STORE IDLE TOOLS.

or locked-up place — out of reach of children.

DON’T FORCE TOOL.

was intended.

USE RIGHT TOOL.

heavy duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended; for example, don’t
use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

DRESS PROPERLY.

in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught

USE SAFETY GLASSES.
DON’T ABUSE CORD.

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SECURE WORK.

hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your

DON’T OVERREACH.

Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

Don’t expose power tools to rain.

Prevent body contact with grounded

All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do

When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it

Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.

Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS

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

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEY AND WRENCH.

key and adjusting wrench is removed from tool before turning it on.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Be sure the switch is off when charging.

STAY ALERT.

tool when you are tired.

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.

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. Flave defective
switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does
not turn it on and off.

DO NOT OPERATE

or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.

portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous

Keep tools sharp and clean for better and sate

when not in use, before servicing, and

Form habit of checking to see that

Don’t carry tool with finger on the switch.

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVE BATTERY PACK

bevel adjustments, inspecting, and cleaning.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER

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:

Do not use saw until the lower guard is returned to the proper working order.

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

KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP

kickback, and give a cleaner cut.

DANGER

Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove cut material when blade is moving.

CAUTION:

hand on the work surface in front of or behind the saw.

Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away from blades.

Blades continue to coast after trigger is released. Never place your

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS.

Figure 8 to minimize the risk of overload and kickback from blade pinching.

Resting the saw on the work piece should be done on the larger portion of the

work and the smaller piece should be cut off.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.

rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release the switch immedi
ately 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 oper
ation section of this manual.

LOWER GUARD.

raise lower guard with the retracting lever.

ADJUSTMENTS.

When necessary for accurate starts or when pocket cutting,

Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES.

before changing blades, making cutting depth or

Never wedge or tie lower

Sharp blades minimize stalling, overload,

Large panels must be supported as shown in

Kickback occurs when the saw begins to stall

Use only blades with 10mm diameter arbor.

Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use defective or incorrect
blade washers or bolt.

• AVOID CUTTING NAILS.

cutting.

• CAUTION:

may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold

the saw only by its plastic handles to prevent electric shock if you accidental

ly saw into a live wire.

• CAUTION:

nate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials, extra care
should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

When sawing into walls, floors, or wherever “live” electrical wires

Some wood contains preservatives such as copper chromium arse

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery pack.

A DANGER:

ductive objects. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.

A

DANGER:

charger. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together. DO

NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones
in this manual.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging B&D

rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock
or electrocution.

To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.

Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with con

If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electro
cution.

An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AW6 or American Wire
Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the
capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When

using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each indi

vidual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

Recommended Minimum AWG Size for Extension Cords

Total Extension Cord Length (feet)
25 50
Wire Gauge
18 18
The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the hous

ing. Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft

surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal

heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced

immediately.

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or oth

erwise damaged in any way; take it to an authorized service center.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when ser
vice or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock, electrocution or fire.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting
any cleaning. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.

NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temper
ature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in
summer).

The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power

(120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage!

75

16

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100

16

125 150 175

14 14 12

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton! First read the safety
instructions below. Then follow charging notes and procedures.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is com
pletely worn out.The battery pack can explode in a fire.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if
the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a

minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. (Medical note:
The liquid is 25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)

• Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing
of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not
recharge.

• Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool boxes along with
other metal objects. Battery pack could be short circuited causing damage to

the battery pack and possibly causing severe burns or fire.

• Charge the battery packs only in B&D chargers.

• NOTE:

er instruction section of this manual.

•

Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection
Agency. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Nickel-Cadmium battery

about special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs or return
them to a B&D certified service center for recycling.

Review and observe all of the “Important Charging Notes” in the charg

NOTE:

packs, check with your state Environmental Protection Agency to find out

The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel-cadmium type.

98014, 97014

1 HOUR CHARGERS

98020

15 MINUTE CHARGER

Battery Packs

Your tool uses a 12.0 Volt a 14.4 Volt or an 18.0 Volt B&D battery pack. When
ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and
voltage: (12.0 Volt - 97150,14.4 Volt - 97152 or 97153,18.0 Volt 97156)

XR PACK™ Extended Run-Time battery packs deliver 25% more run-time
than standard battery packs.
Extended Run Time battery packs. However, be sure to select proper voltage.

NOTE:

Your tool will accept either standard or

Chargers 98014, 97014, 97015, 97016, 98020

Cat No. Charging a

Standard Pack

98014

60 minutes
97014 45 minutes 60 minutes 12.0,14.4
97015 40 minutes 50 minutes 12.0,14.4
98020 15 minutes 15minutes 12.0,14.4
97016

Your battery can be charged in the

98020

(15 Minute Charger), or the
97016 will charge 18.0V batteries.) Be sure to read all safety instructions
before using your charger.

40 minutes 50 minutes

Charging a

1.7 Amp hourXRPACIT«

75 minutes

98014, 97014

97015

or

97016

Volts

12.0,14.4

18.0

(1 Hour Chargers), the

Charger. (NOTEiOnly the

Charging Procedure

These chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be as easy as
possible to operate. Simply place your battery pack into the receptacle of a
plugged in charger (FIG.1) and it will automatically charge the pack.

98014/97014(1 Hour Chargers)

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in FIG.1, making sure

the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) light will blink
continuously indicating that the charging process has started.

3. The battery pack will be fully charged in about 1 hour. The completion of
charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ONcontinuously. The

pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger.

98020 (15 Minute Charger)

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet. The charger will

beep twice, the red light will blink and go off.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in FIG. 1, making sure
the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red light will blink and the

charger will beep once indicating the charging process has started.

3. The battery pack will be fully charged in less than 15 minutes under most

conditions. This will be indicated by the red light remaining ON and 3
beeps. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the
charger.

Weak Battery Packs (98020).

Such batteries are still usable but should not be expected to perform as
much work. In such cases, about 10 seconds after battery insertion, the
charger will beep rapidly 8 times to indicate a weak battery condition. The
charger will then go on to charge the battery to the highest capacity possible.

The charger can also detect a weak battery.

97015/97016

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in FIG. 1, making sure
the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) light will blink

continuously indicating that the charging process has started.

3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ON

continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or
left in the charger.

Leaving the battery pack in the charger:

When the red light remains ON, the

Figure 2

charger has switched to its “equalize charge” mode which lasts approxi
mately 4 hours, after which the charger will switch to “maintenance charge”
mode. The battery pack can be removed at any time during these charge
cycles, but will only be fully charged if the red light is continuously ON. The
charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light glowing
indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged. A
battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the
battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be

recharged before use. A battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in

a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.

Trouble Indicators:

that can arise with battery packs which would be indicated by the red light
flashing at a fast rate (and continuous beeping for 98020, 98014, 97014). If
this occurs, re-insert battery pack. If problem persists, try a different battery

pack to determine if the charger is OK. If the new pack charges correctly,
then the original pack is defective and should be returned to a service center
for recycling. If the new battery pack elicits the same trouble indication as

These chargers are designed to detect certain problems

the original, have charger tested at an authorized service center.

Problem Power Line (97015,97016)

When these chargers are used with some portable power sources such as

generators or sources that convert DC to AC, the chargers may temporarily
suspend operation,

pause.

This indicates the power source is out of limits.

flashing the red light with two fast blinks followed by a

Hot Pack Delay (97016):

When the charger detects a battery that is hot, it automatically starts a Hot

Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has cooled. After the bat

tery has cooled, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging

mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flashes long,

then short while in the Hot Pack Delay mode.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

NOTE:

pack into the tool handle, align the base of the tool with the notch inside the
tool’s handle and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you hear
the lock snap into place as shown in Figure 2.

To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release buttons and firm

ly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.

Make sure your battery pack is fully charged. To install the battery

Important Charging Notes

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is
charged when the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C).

DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below
+40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and will pre
vent serious damage to the battery pack.

2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging.

This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem.

3.

(98020 ONLY)

exceeded, will temporarily stop the full charge current. This is indicated
by the yellow light being ON. The normal charge cycle will resume when
the temperature falls below the preset limit and will be indicated by the
yellow light turning OFF. The charge time may be extended beyond the
normal 15 minutes. Use the charger in normal room temperatures when
ever possible. To prevent overheating, do not cover the charger and do
not charge battery packs in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

4. If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check current at
receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance, (2) Check to see if
receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you

turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery pack to a location where
the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°-

24°C). (4) If charging problems persist, take or send the tool, battery pack
and charger to your local service center.

5. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient
power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to
use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also

charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect
on the battery pack.

6. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power sup
ply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by

foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not

limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles

should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.

7. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

8.

WARNING:

This charger has an internal temperature limit that, when

Don't allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock

Figure 3

BLADE CLAMPING

SCREW

WRENCH

Figure 4

LOOSEN

CLOCKWISE

COUNTERCLOCKWISE

lock BUTTON

TIGHTEN

OUTER CLAMP

WASHER

BEVEL ADJUST

MENT KNOB

INNER CLAMP

WASHER

Figure 5

may result. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid
placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a
metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.

9. CAUTION:

plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service
center for recycling.

Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the

Important!

This product is not user servicable. There are no user servicable parts inside
the charger. Servicing at an authorized service center is required to avoid

damage to static sensitive internal components.

READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BATTERY CHARGER SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE battery pack
FOR YOUR TOOL.

Always use correct battery pack (pack supplied with tool or replacement

pack exactly like it.) Never install any other battery pack. It will ruin your tool
and may create a hazardous condition.

Changing Blades

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

2. To attach blade, retract lower blade guard and place blade over spindle
and against the inner clamp washer. Place outer clamp washer against the
blade, (blade must go on with the printed side out- teeth at bottom of
blade pointing forward - Figure 3).

3. Thread on blade clamping screw firmly by hand to hold washer in posi
tion. (screw has left hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise
to tighten)

4. Lightly depress the blade lock (Figure 4) while turning the spindle until the
blade stops rotating.

5. Tighten blade clamping screw (counterclockwise) firmly with the blade

wrench.

6. To remove blade, TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK. Engage
the blade lock and unscrew the blade clamping screw by turning it clock
wise with the blade wrench.

NOTE:

to stop the tool. Never turn switch on when blade lock is engaged. Serious

damage to your saw will result.

Never engage blade lock while saw is running, or engage in an effort

Blades

A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting overload on the saw motor,

excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility of kickback. B&D
manufactures a carbide blade (Cat. No. 20851) for use on the 2832 and 2834

trim saws.

(steel) materials.

WARNING:

Carbide is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in the work piece such
as wire or nails can cause tips to crack or break. Only operate saw machine
when proper saw blade guard is in place. Mount blade securely in proper

rotation before using, and always use a clean, sharp blade.

CAUTION:

To minimize the risk of eye injury, always use eye protection.

Do not use abrasive discs or blades for cutting ferrous

Cutting Depth Adjustment

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BAHERY PACK.

2. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (counterclockwise) the depth adjustment
knob and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut.

3. Make sure depth adjustment knob has been retightened (clockwise)
before operating saw.

For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that one
tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut. This distance is
from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of it. This keeps

blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust from the cut, results in cool
er, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback. A method tor checking
tor correct cutting depth is shown in Figure 5. Lay a piece of the material you

plan to cut along the side of the blade, as shown, and observe how much
tooth projects beyond the material.

NOTE:

rule and allow only one-halt of a tooth to project below the material to be cut.

When using carbide-tipped blades, make an exception to the above

Bevel Angle Adjustment

The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0° to 50°. The quadrant is grad
uated in increments of 5°. On the front of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment
mechanism (Figure 5) consisting of a calibrated quadrant and a knob. To set
the saw for a bevel cut:

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BAHERY PACK.

2. Loosen (counterclockwise) the quadrant knob and tilt shoe to the desired

angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark. Retighten knob
firmly (clockwise).

NOTE:

quadrant, can be adjusted after loosening its screw. Retighten firmly after
adjustment.

The quadrant pointer, located between the quadrant knob and the

Figure 7

Shoe Adjustment for 90° Cuts

If additional adjustment is needed:

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

2. Adjust the saw to 0° bevel.

3. Retract blade guard. Place the saw on blade side.

4. Loosen bevel adjustment knob. Place a square against the blade and

shoe to adjust the 90° setting.

5. Loosen the hex nut with a wrench or needle nose pliers, and move the

DO support board or
panel NEAR the cut.

SUPPORT

adjustment screw so that the shoe will stop at the proper angle. Lock the
screw in place by tightening the hex nut.

6. It may be necessary to adjust the quadrant angle pointer to line up on “0”
after shoe has been adjusted.

7. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of an
actual cut on a scrap piece of material.

Switch

Release lock off by pressing button as shown in Figure 6. Pull the trigger
switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF.
Releasing the trigger also automatically actuates lock off button. NOTE: This

tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position, and should never

be locked ON by any other means.

Kerf Indicator

The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel cutting.
This indicator enables you to guide the saw along cutting lines penciled on
the material being cut. The indicator lines up with the left (outer) side of the

saw blade, which makes the slot or “kerf” cut by the moving blade fall to the
right of the indicator. Guide along the penciled cutting line so that the kerf

falls into the waste or surplus material.

Figure 9

Figure 10

panel AWAY from the cut.

Work Piece Support

Figure 7 shows proper sawing position. Note that hands are kept away from
cutting area. To avoid kickback, DO support board or panel NEAR the cut,
(Figure 8). DON’T support board or panel away from the cut, (Figure 9).

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw
firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure 7

illustrates typical hand support of the saw. ALWAYS TURN OFF TOOL AND
REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS!

Place the work with its “good” side - the one on which appearance is most
important- down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be on the

work face that is up when you cut it.

Cutting

Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the work piece which

is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made.
As examples. Figure 7 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board.
Always clamp work. Don’t try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to

support cantilevered and overhanging material. Use caution when sawing

material from below.

Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material to be cut.

Starting saw with blade against material to be cut or pushed forward into

kerf can result in kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the

blade to cut without laboring. Hardness and toughness can vary even in the
same piece of material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy load on
the saw. When this happens, push the saw more slowly, but hard enough to
keep it working without much decrease in speed. Forcing the saw can cause

rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback, and over-heating of the motor. Should
your cut begin to go off the line, don’t try to force it back on. Release the
switch and allow blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw
the saw, sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. In any
event, withdraw the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a correction inside

the cut can stall the saw and lead to kickback.

IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS
LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE
CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.

As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop before lift

ing the saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring-tensioned tele
scoping guard will automatically close under the blade. Remember the blade
is exposed until this occurs. Never reach under the work for any reason.

When you have to retract the telescoping guard manually (as is necessary
for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff pieces don’t hang up on

inside of lower guard.

NOTE:

When cutting

RIPPING

Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower strips- cutting

grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more difficult for this type of sawing and
some type of guide should be used.

POCKET CUTTING (Figure 10)

TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE ADJUSTING.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or other flat surface. Adjust

saw shoe so blade cuts at desired depth. Tilt saw forward and rest front of
the shoe on material to be cut. Using the retracting lever, retract blade guard
to an upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade teeth almost touch cut

ting line. Now release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep it in

position to open freely as you start the cut). Start the motor and gradually
lower the saw until its shoe rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw
along the cutting line until cut is completed. Release trigger and allow blade

to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the material. When

starting each new cut, repeat as above. Never tie the blade guard in a raised
position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket cutting. This may
cause the unit to raise up off of the work surface which could cause injury.

Kickback

When the saw blade becomes pinched or twisted in the cut, kickback can

occur. The saw is thrust rapidly back toward the operator. When the blade is
pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit backward. 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 kerf and
jump back toward the operator. Kickback is more likely to occur when any of
the following conditions exist.

Improper work piece support

• Sagging or improper lifting of the cutoff piece causing pinching of the

blade.

• Cutting through material supported at the outer ends only-Figure 9. As the

material weakens it sags, closing down the kerf and pinching the blade.

• Cutting off a cantilevered or overhanging piece of material from the bot

tom up in a vertical direction. The falling cut off piece can pinch the blade.

• Cutting off long narrow strips (as in ripping). The cutoff strip can sag or

twist closing the kerf and pinching the blade.

• Snagging the lower guard on a surface below the material being cut,

momentarily reducing operator control. The saw can lift partially out of

the cut, increasing the chance of blade twist.

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Improper depth of cut setting on saw

Using the saw with an excessive depth of cut setting increases loading on
the unit and susceptibility to twisting of the blade in the kerf. It also increas
es the surface area of the blade available for pinching under conditions of

kerf close down.

Blade twisting (Misalignment in Cut)

• Pushing harder to cut through a knot, or hard grain area can cause blade

to twist.

• Trying to turn the saw in the cut (trying to get back on the marked line)

can cause blade twist.

• Extended reach or operating saw with poor body control (out of balance)

can result in twisting the blade.

• Changing grip or body position while cutting can result in blade twist.

• Backing unit up to clear blade can lead to twist if not done carefully.

Insufficient allowance for particuiarly tough materials

Materials that require extra attention; wet lumber, green lumber (material
freshly cut or not kiln dried), pressure treated lumber (material treated with

preservatives or anti-rot chemicals)

Use of dull or dirty blades

Dull blades cause increased loading of the saw. To compensate, an operator
will usually push harder which further loads the unit and promotes twisting

of the blade in the kerf. Worn blades may also have insufficient body clear
ance which increases the chance of binding and increased loading.

Lifting the saw when making bevel cuts

Bevel cuts require special operator attention to proper cutting techniques -

especially guidance of the saw. Both blade angle to the shoe and greater

blade surface in the material increase the chance for binding and misalign

ment (twist) to occur.

Restarting a cut with the blade teeth jammed against the material

The saw should be brought up to full operating speed before starting a
cut or restarting a cut after the unit has been stopped with the blade in
the kerf. Failure to do so can cause stalling and kickback.

Any other conditions which could result in pinching, binding, twisting, or

misalignment of the blade could cause kickback. Refer to sections on

“Adjustments and Set-Up” and “Operation” for procedures and tech

niques that will minimize the occurrence of kickback.

Cleaning

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household
cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also,
do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning flu

ids or similar products. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never

immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Lubrication

Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and relubrica
tion is not required. However, it is recommended that, once a year, you
take or send the tool to a certified service center for a thorough cleaning,

inspection, and lubrication of the gear case.

Important

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and

adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be per
formed by certified service centers or other qualified service organiza
tions, always using identical replacement parts.

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One Year Free Maintenance

All B&D tools for Industry and Construction are covered under a one year
free maintenance program vi/here B&D will inspect your tool for safety and
provide necessary maintenance or repairs, including normal wear and tear
parts, for one year, FREE OF CHARGE.

Full Warranty

All B&D tools for Industry and Construction are warranted to be free of any
defects in materials or workmanship. Upon thorough examination of tool,
B&D will repair or replace, at our option, any product that is determined to
be defective.

Conditions

NOTES

The service/safety check and the warranty do not apply to: repairs made or
attempted by anyone other than an authorized B&D service location; misuse,
abuse, neglect, improper application of the tool; missing parts; or normal wear
and tear (after first year of ownership). Please return the complete unit, trans
portation prepaid, to any B&D factory owned or B&D authorized service center
location (list provided with tool or see Yellow Pages under “Tools Electric”).

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

Printed in U.S.A. (APR96-CD-1 ) Form No. 159305-01 Copyright © 1996