Black & Decker Cs143k Instruction 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.

Safety instructions

◆ Warning! When using battery-powered tools, basic

safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal injury and material damage.

◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool.

◆ Retain this manual for future reference.

Keep work area clean

Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents.

Consider work area environment

Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases.

Keep children away

Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the work area or to touch the tool.

Dress properly

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way.

Personal protection

Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations may produce dust or flying particles. Hearing protection should be worn.

Do not overreach

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Stay alert

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired.

Secure workpiece

Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer and it frees both hands to operate the tool.

Connect dust extraction equipment

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches

Always check that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed from the tool before operating the tool.

Use appropriate tool

The intended use is described in this instruction manual. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Do not force the tool.

Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

Check for damaged parts

Before use, carefully check the tool for damage. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Ensure that the tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the tool if any part is damaged or defective. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself.

Remove the battery

Where the design permits, remove the battery when the tool is not in use, before changing any parts of the tool, accessories or attachments and before servicing.

Avoid unintentional starting

Do not carry the tool with a finger on the on/off switch. Be sure that the tool is switched off when inserting the battery into the tool.

Do not abuse cord

Never carry the charger by its cord or pull it to disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Store idle tools

When not in use, tools, batteries and chargers should be stored in a dry, locked up or high place, out of reach of children.

Maintain tools with care

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow the instructions for maintenance and changing accessories. Keep handles and switches dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Repairs

This tool complies with relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers

Batteries

◆ Never attempt to open for any reason.

◆ Do not expose the battery to water.

◆ Do not store in locations where the temperature may

exceed 40 °C.

◆ Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °C and

40 °C.

◆ Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.

◆ When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given

in the section “Protecting the environment”.

◆ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.

When you notice liquid on the battery, proceed as follows:

- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.

- In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below.

Warning! The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of potassium hydroxide, can be harmful. In case of skin contact, immediately rinse with water. Neutralise with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with clean water for at least 10 minutes. Consult a physician.

◆ Do not incinerate the battery.

◆ Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.

Chargers

◆ Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the battery

in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.

◆ Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

◆ Have defective cords replaced immediately.

◆ Do not expose the charger to water.

◆ Do not open the charger.

◆ Do not probe the charger.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

◆ Do not use the tool while in a tree, on a ladder or on any

other unstable surface.

Cutting branches

◆ Be aware of where the branch will fall.

◆ Pre-plan a safe exit from falling branches.

◆ Be sure of your footing. Wear a safety helmet where

there is a risk of falling branches.

◆ When cutting a branch that is under tension, be alert for

spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension is released.

◆ Avoid cutting into small sized brush and saplings because

slender material may catch the saw blade and be whipped towards you, or pull you off balance.

Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

1. Variable speed switch

2. Lock-off button

3. Blade release button

4. Battery

Fig. A

5. Charger (3 hr model)

6. Charger receptacle

7. Charger (1 hr model)

8. Charging indicator

9. End of charge indicator

Electrical safety

Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

Additional safety instructions for hand-held saws

◆ Always use the appropriate type of saw blade for the

workpiece material and type of cut.

◆ Only use saw blades in perfect condition.

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

come to a complete standstill before putting the tool down.

◆ When not in use, the tool should be put down on its side.

◆ Keep your hands well clear of the saw blade while working.

◆ Whenever possible, use clamps or a vice to secure the

workpiece.

◆ Before use, make sure that the cutting area is free of

obstacles, especially on the reverse side of the cut.

◆ Before sawing in walls or floors, be aware of the location

of hidden pipes and wiring.

Assembly

Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.

Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)

◆ To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the

tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until the battery snaps into place.

◆ To remove the battery, push the release button (10) while

at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.

Fitting and removing a saw blade (fig. C - E)

Saw blade

11. Large capacity blade

12. Curve cutting blade

13. Metal cutting blade

Fitting

◆ Place the blade over the location pin (14).

◆ Rotate the blade upward through 90° until it is fully

located in the saw blade slot (15) and the location pin is in the locked position.

◆ Make sure the blade is securely fitted by trying to remove

it without depressing the blade release button (3).

If you are unable to fit the blade, check if the location pin is in the correct position as shown in fig. E. If it is not, keep the blade release button depressed and use a screwdriver to turn the location pin into the correct position.

Removing

◆ Keep the blade release button (3) depressed and rotate

the blade downward through 90°.

◆ Take the blade sideways off the location pin and slide it

out of the tool.

◆ Release the blade release button.

Use

Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.

Charging the battery (fig. A)

The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily done before. When charging the battery for the first time, or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80% charge. After several charge and discharge cycles, the battery will attain full capacity. The battery may become warm while charging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging temperature: approx. 24 °C.

Using the 3 hr charger

◆ To charge the battery (4), remove it from the tool.

◆ Slide the charger receptacle (6) onto the battery.

◆ Plug in the charger (5).

After approx. 3 hours of charging, the battery will be sufficiently charged for use in regular applications. After approx. 6 hours of charging, the battery will be fully charged.

◆ Remove the charger receptacle from the battery.

Using the 1 hr charger

◆ To charge the battery (4), remove it from the tool and

insert it into the charger (7). The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the charger.

◆ Plug in the charger.

◆ Check if the red charging indicator (8) lights up. If the

green end of charge indicator (9) lights up now instead, the battery is too hot and cannot be charged. If this happens, remove the battery from the charger, let the battery cool down for approx. 1 hour and re-insert it.

After approx. 1 hour of charging, the red charging indicator (8) will stop lighting and the green end of charge indicator (9) will light up. The battery is now fully charged.

◆ Remove the battery from the charger.

Switching on and off (fig. F)

◆ To switch the tool on, push the two lock-off button (2) into

the unlock position and squeeze the variable speed switch (1).

◆ To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch.

Sawing (fig. G)

◆ If possible, always hold the tool with both hands.

◆ Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting

the cut.

◆ Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing

the cut.

◆ Use the same back and forth movement you would

employ with a normal hand saw. This enables a quicker and cleaner cut.

Hints for optimum use

Sawing wood

◆ Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails and

metal objects.

◆ When splintering is to be minimised, e.g. when cutting

laminates, clamp a piece of scrap wood or hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw through this sandwich.

Sawing metal

◆ Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than

sawing wood.

◆ Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal. Use a fine-

tooth saw blade for ferrous metals and a coarser saw blade for nonferrous metals.

◆ When cutting thin sheet metal, clamp a piece of scrap

wood to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through this sandwich.

◆ Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut.

Cutting branches

◆ Cut downward and away from your body.

◆ Make the cut close to the main branch or tree body.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,

remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before cleaning it.

Charger 3 hr 1 hr

Input voltage VAC230 230 Approx. charging time h 3 1

◆ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and

charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.

◆ Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.

Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Protecting the environment

Tools

Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling Black & Decker products and rechargeable batteries once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

Batteries

Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many times. At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with due care for our environment:

◆ Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the

tool.

◆ NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable. Take them to

any authorised repair agent or a local recycling station. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com

Technical data

CS143(K)

Voltage VDC14.4 Number of strokes min-10 - 4,500 Stroke length mm 10 Max. depth of cut mm

Wood 100 Steel 3 Plastic pipe ø 50

Pruning ø 50 Battery cat. no. A14F Weight (with battery) kg 2.4

EC declaration of conformity

CS143(K) Black & Decker declares that these products conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 50260, EN 60335,

EN 55014, EN 61000

LpA (sound pressure): 89 dB(A), LWA (acoustic power) 100 dB(A),

hand/arm weighted vibration 4.02 m/s

Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,

United Kingdom

1-2-2004

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

◆ The product has been used for trade, professional or hire

purposes;

◆ The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;

◆ The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents;

◆ Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com

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