Black & Decker 609747-26, FS2400CS User Manual

before 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 on another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow

Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand

on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be

cut by the blade.

• Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. (See "Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback").

• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work.

• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower

guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the

lower guard with the Retracting Lever and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade 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 the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may 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 "Pocket

Cuts" and "Compound Cuts". Raise the lower guard by Retracting Lever. As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower

guard should operate automatically.

• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on 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 switch is released.

• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed

metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy 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, causing loss of control.

• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were 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 an uncontrolled 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 and the 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 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 the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and 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 allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if

proper precautions are taken.

• When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and 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 the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to

eliminate the cause of blade binding.

• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding it may walk up or

KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both 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 produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.

• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making 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 blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts A..........................amperes

Hz ........................hertz W ........................watts

min........................minutes ......................alternating current

......................direct current

o ........................no load speed

..........................

Class II Construction

........................earthing terminal

........................safety alert symbol .../min ..................revolutions or

reciprocations per minute

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES: Circular Saws

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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,

and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may

promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved

respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and 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 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.

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

• 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 ONLY CORRECT BLADES AND BLADE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHEN MOUNTING BLADES. 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.

CAT. NOS. FS1800CS / FS2400CS FORM NO.609747-26 REV. 1 C

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•Carbide blades stay sharp much longer than steel blades. Use a carbide blade whenever possible.

•A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting.

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

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CATALOG NUMBERS

FS1800CS / FS2400CS

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY RULES - FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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Work 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 of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or

fumes.

• 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 from heat, 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 be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. Acharger that may be

suitable 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 any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury,

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery

pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. Awrench or a key that is 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 and balance 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 stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of

control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Atool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause 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.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced

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• 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 wor surface. 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.

• VIEWING WINDOW MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES and it must stay closed against

the upper guard of the saw at all times when operating the saw. DANGER: RELEASE SWITCH IMMEDIATELY IF BLADE BINDS OR SAW STALLS.

• TURN OFF AND REMOVE BATTERY before attempting to clean the viewing window.

WARNING: Do not operate your saw if window becomes damaged or fails to stay in place as noted above. Take your saw to your closest Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service facility.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

• KICKBACK CAN BE CAUSED BY the saw blade becoming pinched, twisted or bound while

cutting, or when 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 saw when making a bevel cut. This leads 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 and allow blade to coast down to a stop. Withdraw from cut and start a new cut on the line.

• Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece

as shown in (Fig. 6).

• 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.

• Some wood contains preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be

toxic. When cutting these materials, extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed

battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and carryon luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• Before using charger, read and understand all instructions and cautionary markings on

(1) charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery pack.

DANGER: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.

Danger of electric shock or electrocution.

DANGER: If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Danger

of electric shock or electrocution.

DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of

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

WARNING: Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result. CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker rechargeable batteries.

Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

• 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.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in risk of

fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

• This charger is not intended for any uses other than charging Black & Decker

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.

• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

• That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape of those of plug on charger.

• That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and the wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below.

An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG 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 individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

TOTAL EXTENSION CORD LENGTH (FEET)

25 50 75 100 125 150 175

WIRE GAUGE

18 18 16 16 14 14 12

• The charger is ventilated through slots in the housing. 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 otherwise damaged in any way; take it to an authorized service center.

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

• The charger is designed to operate on standard120 VAC, 60Hz household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.

• 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 temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging 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 the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10

minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a

25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.

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INTRODUCTION

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK FOR YOUR TOOL.

Your charger is designed to use standard 120 volt AC, 60 Hz power. Do not use DC or any other voltage. Charge time is 3 to 6 hours depending on battery pack type and condition.

CHARGING PROCEDURE

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.

2. Insert 1 or 2 batteries into the charger (Figure A).

NOTE: Charge time is the same for multiple batteries. Be sure the battery is fully seated in the charger. The red “Charging Indicator” light will come on indicating that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on as long as the battery is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is complete.

Remove pack from the charger and place in tool. NOTE: To remove the battery from the tool, press down on the release button on the back of the battery (Figure B) and pull out.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER

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. NOTE: 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.

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 prevent 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. If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check power 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.

4. The battery pack should be recharged when it does not produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedures. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

5. Black & Decker battery packs that are labeled “NiMH” should only be used with chargers labeled “NiMH“ or “NiCd/NiMH.”

6. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, 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 immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

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Material bends on blade causing heavy loads or kickback

Le matériau plie au contact de la lame causant de lourdes surcharges ou

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El material oprime el disco ocasionando sobrecarga o contragolpe

Support work near cut

Soutenir la pièce près de la ligne de

coupe.

Apoye la pieza cerca del corte

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Depth adjustment lever

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Battery Cap

• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and tool to too hot or too cold. a surrounding air

temperature of above 40 degree F(4,5°C) or below 105 degree F (+40,5°C).

For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at

1-800-544-6986.

MAINTENANCE

REMOVE BATTERY FROM SAW WHEN PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR OTHER MAINTENANCE.

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. (800-544-6986)

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be

hazardous. Always use 5-3/8” (136 mm) diameter blades. Carbide blades are strongly recommended for optimum saw performance. NEVER USE ABRASIVE TYPE OR METAL

CUTTING BLADES ON SAW.

THE RBRC™ SEAL

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative. RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickelcadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

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. (800-544-6986)

SPECIAL WARRANTY NOTE TO CONTRACTORS:

FIRESTORM

branded products are offered as high end consumer home use tools and

carry a HOME USE WARRANTY. These tools are designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed the needs of the do-it-yourselfer in the execution of projects and repairs in and around the home. With proper use they will provide the home owner with step up power and performance well beyond their two year warranty. However, if you use tools for a living and use FIRESTORM

branded products or any of Black & Decker’s other Consumer

Home Use tools ON THE JOBSITE you should know that they CANNOT BE COVERED

UNDER OUR WARRANTY.

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 “ToolsElectric” 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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ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP

WARNING: Always remove battery from tool before any of the following operations.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLADE

NOTE: The first time the blade bolt is removed from saw without a blade installed, it may be necessary to place the blade wrench on the bolt head and tap it sharply in the counter clockwise direction.

Retract lower guard and assemble blade and clamp washers, as shown in Fig. 8. To prevent blade rotation while tightening the blade clamping screw, raise the lower guard and place the saw down on a piece of scrap wood as shown in Fig. 9A. The blade teeth will dig into the scrap wood and prevent rotation while you tighten the blade clamping screw. Tighten the blade clamping screw securely, using the wrench provided. Figure 9B illustrates an alternative method of loosening and tightening the blade by inserting a screwdriver through the hole in the blade to prevent it from moving. NOTE: The blade wrench is stored in the kerf plate as shown in Fig. 8.

CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Adjust depth of cut using depth adjustment lever. See (Figs. 5 & 6) for proper setting. Tighten lever securely.

BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust bevel angle (Fig. 7) using bevel adjustment knob and bevel scale. Tighten knob securely.

KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust kerf plate (Fig. 8) to read zero when the bevel scale reads zero by loosening the kerf plate screw and sliding the plate as necessary. Align mark on kerf plate with drawn pencil line and advance blade into cut. The kerf plate has lines for zero bevel and 45 degree bevel cutting.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and follow all

important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.

GENERAL CUTS (IMPORTANT: Read safety warnings and instructions.

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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

With battery removed, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions. Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.

• Measure and mark work for cutting.

• Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions).

• Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules).

• Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules).

• With battery inserted, make sure switch turns saw on and off.

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. Fig. 3 illustrates typical hand support.

SWITCH

Saw is equipped with a switch lock-off feature to prevent unintentional running. To operate the tool, push down on the lock-off lever shown in Fig.9B from either side of the saw and hold it down as you depress the trigger switch. After you have depressed the trigger and

the tool is running, release the lock-off lever. The tool will continue to run as long as the trigger is depressed.

To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. There is no provision for locking the tool on, and the switch should never be locked on by any other means.

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE

Your saw is equipped with an electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 1-1/2 seconds of trigger release. This is automatic and requires no adjustment.

Occasionally, under certain conditions, the brake will not function properly and won’t stop the saw in the 1-1/2 seconds as discussed above. If this condition occurs, turn the saw on and off four or five times. If the problem still persists, have the tool serviced at a Black & Decker service center or company authorized service facility.

POCKET CUTTING (SEE FIG. 10)

Pocket cutting is used to cut a hole in a piece of material without cutting from the side.

• Measure and mark work.

• 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.

• Using the retracting lever, retract blade guard to an upward position, with the blade just clearing the material, start motor and gradually lower the saw into the material.

WARNING: As blade starts cutting the material, release the retracting lever immediately.

• Never tie the blade guard in a raised position.

• When the shoe rests flat on the material being cut, complete the cut in forward direction.

• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before lifting saw from material.

• When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.

BLADE VIEWING WINDOW

Your saw features a blade viewing window through which you can look at the blade as it cuts, therefore enhancing cutting accuracy. Follow layout lines easily without leaning over at awkward angles just to see the blade. To clean the window, first remove the battery from the saw and then, lift up the window so that you can reach beneath it to clean with a soft cloth. If necessary a little mild soap and water may be used. When you release the window, its internal spring will hold it tightly against the upper guard.

roubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Unit will not start. • Battery not installed properly. • Check battery installation.

• Battery not charged. • Check battery charging requirements.

• Battery will not charge. • Battery not inserted into charger. • Insert battery into charger until red LED appears.

• Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer to “Important Charging Notes”

for more details.

Blade Lame Disco

Inner clamp washer Rondelle de fixation

externe

Roldana de sujeción

exterior

Saw spindle

Arbre de la scie

Flecha de la

sierra

Blade clamping screw

Vis de fixation de la lame

Tornillo de sujeción del

disco

Outer clamp washer Rondelle de fixation externe Roldana de sujeción interior

Direction of teeth

Sens des dents

Dirección de los

dientes

Kerf Plate and

Screw

Plaque de trait de

scie et vis

Placa indicadora

de corte y tornillo

For pocket cuts only Pour coupes en retrait seulement Solamente para cortes de bolsillo

Bevel adjustment knob

Bouton de réglage pour coupes en

biseau

Perilla de ajuste de bisel

Switch Handle

Poignée de

l’interrupteur

Mango del interruptor

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

Blade Wrench

Clé de réglage de la

lame

Llave del disco

Switch lock-off lever

Levier de verrouillage en position

«arrêt»

Palanca de seguro de apagado

Switch trigger Interrupteur à

gâchette

Interruptor de gatillo

Tighten Serrer

Apriete

Loosen

Desserrer

Afloje

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