Black & Decker 90510288 User Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Saw has been designed for sawing
wood, plastics and metal.

This tool is intended for consumer use only.

General safety rules
Warning! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery
operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark

areas invite accidents.

b. 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.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is earthed or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off

position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can

reduce dust related hazards

4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it

on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of power tool, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations

different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.

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5. Battery tool use and care
a. Ensure the switch is in the off position before

inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into

power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

b. Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.

c. Use power tools only with specifically designated

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a

risk of injury and fire.

d. 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 burns or a fire.

e. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,

flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.

6. Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Specific safety instructions for Saws.

Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the
operator.

X Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support

the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by
hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead
to loss of control.

X Keep hands away from the cutting area. Never reach

underneath the material for any reason. Hold front of saw
by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert
fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade
and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the
shoe.

X Keep blades sharp. Dull or damaged blades may cause the

saw to swerve or stall under pressure. Always use the
appropriate type of saw blade for the workpiece material
and type of cut.

X When cutting pipe or conduit ensure that they are free from

water, electrical wiring, etc.

X Do not touch the workpiece or the blade immediately after

operating the tool. They can become very hot.

X Do not use in rain or wet conditions.

X Be aware of hidden hazards, before drilling into walls,

floors or ceilings, check for the location of wiring and pipes.

X The blade will continue to move after releasing the switch.

Always switch the tool off and wait for the saw blade to

come to a complete standstill before putting the tool down.
Warning! Contact with or inhalation of dusts arising from
cutting applications may endanger the health of the operator
and possible bystanders. Wear a dust mask specifically
designed for protection against dust and fumes and ensure that
persons within or entering the work area are also protected.

Additional safety instructions for batteries and

chargers

Batteries

X Never attempt to open for any reason.
X Do not expose the battery to water.
X Do not store in locations where the temperature may

exceed 40 °C.

X Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °C and

40 °C.

X Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
X When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given

in the section "Protecting the environment".

Chargers

X Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the ba ttery

in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could

burst, causing personal injury and damage.

X Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
X Have defective cords replaced immediately.
X Do not expose the charger to water.
X Do not open the charger.
X Do not probe the charger.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

Electrical safety

Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.

Symbols on the Charger

Your charging base is double insulated; therefore
no earth wire is required.

Fail-safe isolating transformer. The mains supply
is electrically separated from the transformer
output.

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