Black & Decker MT1203BL Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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GUIDE D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
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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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Amoment 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. Air vents cover moving parts and should be avoided.

• 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 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

• Hold tool by 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.

• When working on a ladder or on scaffolding be sure to lay the tool down on its side

when not in use. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright but may be eas-

ily knocked over.

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/OSHAapproved 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.

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. Refer to Figures 9A and 9B.

• Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw

blade. KICKBACK could case the saw to jump backwards. (See “Causes and Operator

Prevention of Kickback.”)

• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not 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, the lower guard may be bent. Raise

the lower guard with the Retracting Handle and make sure it moves freely and does not
touch the blade or any other part, at all angles and depth 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 lower guard by Retracting Handle. 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

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. 9 ). 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. T ake precaution to avoid injury from cut off pieces and other
falling material during operation.

DANGER: RELEASE SWITCH IMMEDIATELYIF BLADE BINDS OR SAW STALLS.

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. 7). Material supported only at the ends (Fig. 8) 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. 10).

• 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.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any rea-

son. 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.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

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

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

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

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

n

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

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Class II Construction

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..........................safety alert symbol

/min ..................revolutions or

reciprocations
per minute

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 or its own cord. 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 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 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.

a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to

allow you to resist KICKBACK forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the opera-

tor, if proper precautions are taken.

b. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trig-

ger and hold the saw motionless in the material into 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.

c. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check

that the saw 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.

d. Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large

panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support must be placed under the panel on
both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

e. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce nar-

row kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.

f. 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.

g. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES: CIRCULAR SAWS

• 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.

• SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown (Fig. 7) in this

manual to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Material supported only at the
ends (Fig. 10) will lead to blade pinching. 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.

• SUPPORT AND SECURE THE WORK PROPERLY. Insure that the material to be cut is

clamped and solidly supported and balanced on a strong, stable and level work surface.

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RELEASE BUTTON

BOUTON DE DÉGAGEMENT

BOTÓN DE SEGURO

FORWARD/REVERSE BUTTON

BOTÓN DE MARCHA ADE-

LANTE/ATRÁS

BOTÓN DE MARCHA ADE-

LANTE/ATRÁS

TORQUE COLLAR
COLLIER DE COUPLE
COLLAR DE TORQUE

TRIGGER SWITCH

INTERRUPTEUR À GÂCHETTE

INTERRUPTOR DEL GATILLO

CORRECT
CORRECT

CORRECTO

WRONG

INCORRECT

INCORRECTO

MATERIAL BENDS ON BLADE CAUSING HEAVY

LOADS OR KICKBACK

LE MATÉRIAU EST COURBÉ AU NIVEAU DE LA

LAME, ENTRAÎNANT DE LOURDES

EL MATERIAL SE PANDEA CAUSANDO

IMPORTANTES CARGAS O PROVOCANDO EL

REBOTE

SUPPORT WORK NEAR CUT

SOUTENIR LA PIÈCE PRÈS DE LA LIGNE DE

COUPE

APOYO DEL MATERIAL CERCA DEL CORTE

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Tip of tooth

Extrémité de la dent

Punta del diente

Surface of wood

Surface de la pièce

Superficie de madera

Proper depth:one tooth below surface of wood

Profondeur appropriée : une dent dépasse sous la surface de la pièce

Profundidad adecuada: un diente por debajo de la superficie de madera

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Blade
Lame
Disco

Outer clamp washer

Rondelle de bride de serrage externe

Arandela externa de la abrazadera

Saw spindle

Broche de scie

Eje del disco

Blade clamping screw

Vis de fixation de la lame

Tornillo de sujeción del disco

Inner clamp washer

Rondelle de bride de serrage interne

Arandela interna de la abrazadera

Direction of teeth

Direction des dents

Dirección del diente

For pocket cuts only

Pour coupes internes seulement

Para cortes internos solamente

Warning:When blade starts
cutting, release retraction
lever immediately
Avertissement : dès que la
lame mord dans le matériau,
relâcher immédiatement le
levier d’escamotage
Advertencia: cuando el
disco inicie el corte, suelte la
palanca de retracción

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Blade wrench

Clé de réglage de la lame

Llave para el disco de corte

Spindle lock button

Bouton de verrouillage de la broche

Botón del seguro del eje

Blade release button
Bouton de dégagement de la lame
Botón liberador del disco de corte

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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. Without cap in place,
battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.

CHARGING THE POWER PACK

THE BATTERIES IN YOUR POWER PACK ARE NOTFULLY CHARGED ATTHE FACTORY.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THEM, THOROUGHLY READ ALL OF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.

1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.

2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in Figure 1 and let it charge initially for

9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your power pack should be fully
charged in 3 to 6 hours.

3. Remove pack from the charger and place in tool (Figure 2). NOTE: To remove the bat-

tery from the saw, press down on the release button on the back of the battery (Figure 3)
and pull out.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. After normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours. If the power

pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 6 hours to become fully charged. Your
power pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to use
it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.

2. DO NOT charge the power pack in an air temperature below 40°F or above 105°F. This is

important and will prevent serious damage to the power pack. Longest life and best per­formance can be obtained if power pack is charged when air temperature is about 75°F.

3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal con-

dition and does not indicate a problem.

4. If the power 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 power pack to a
surrounding air temperature of 40°F to 105°F. (4) If the receptacle and temperature are

OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send the power pack and charger to your
local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

5. The power pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs

which were easily done previously. DO NOTCONTINUE using saw with its power pack in
a depleted condition.

6. T o prolong power pack life, avoid leaving the power pack on charge for extended periods of

time (over 30 days without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can
significantly reduce overall power pack life.

7. When the battery is inserted into 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.

8. The power pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal

usage. There is no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging. Normal
usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the batteries.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

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

3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Power Packs. Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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

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

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper exten­sion cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed

extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be suitable for
outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for indoor work. The let­ters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safe-

ty, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. 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
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG)OF EXTENSION CORDS

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0

T otal Extension Cord Length (ft) 25 50 75 100 125 150
Wire Gauge 18 18 16 16 14 14

9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your tool. The use of any other charger could
damage the battery or create a hazardous condition.

10.Use only one charger when charging.

11. Do not attempt to open the charger. There are no customer serviceable parts inside.
Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center.

12. DO NOT incinerate the battery packs even if they are severely damaged or completely
worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire.

13. 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.

OPERATION

FITTING AND REMOVING INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HEADS

Note: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

To install a tool head, align the arrows on both the tool head and the power unit and insert the
head until it clicks into place as shown in Fig. 4. To remove, press the release button and pull
the tool head off. Remove battery from power unit and all accessories from tool heads

before removing or installing.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

The power unit has a variable speed switch. The more the trigger switch is depressed the
higher the speed of the attached head. Note: Trigger does not work when there is no head
attached.

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Battery Cap

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TRIGGER SWITCH & FORWARD / REVERSE / LOCK BUTTON

A forward / reverse control button determines the direction of the tool and also serves as a
lock off button. To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the forward
/ reverse control button as shown in Figure 5. T o select reverse, depress the forward / reverse
control button the opposite direction. The center position of the control button locks the tool
in the off position.

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE

The power unit is equipped with an electric blade brake which stops the tool heads 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
tool in the 1-1/2 seconds as discussed above. If this condition occurs, turn the tool 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.

DRILLING

Note: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

KEYLESS CHUCK

To insert a drill bit or other accessory:

1. Grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other hand to rotate the front
half in the counterclockwise direction, (Fig.6).

2. Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and tighten securely by holding the
rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as viewed from
the chuck end.

WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other accessory) by gripping the front
part of the chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury may occur
when changing accessories.

TORQUE CONTROL

The torque adjustment collar shown in Fig. 5 has 24 settings. There are 23 screwdriving set­tings and a drilling setting which is represented by the drill bit symbol. For screwdriving pro­ceed as follows:

Set the torque adjustment to position “1”. Fit and tighten the first screw. If the clutch of your
drill starts to ratchet before the screw is correctly seated, rotate the adjustment collar as nec­essary, until the clutch slips when the head of the screw is flush with the surface of the mate­rial. Use this torque setting for the rest of the screws.

DRILLING TIPS

Always remove batteries from drill when attaching or removing accessories. When using a
keyless chuck, hand tighten firmly.

• Use sharp drill bits only.

• Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in Safety Instructions.

• Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough to keep the drill

bit from slipping out of it.

• Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit biting but

not so much as to stall the motor or deflect the bit.

• Hold the drill firmly to control its twisting action..

• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF ASTALLED DRILLOFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO

STARTIT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILLCAN RESULT.

• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through the last

part of the hole.

• Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a drilled hole. This will help reduce jam-

ming.

• Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which

should be drilled dry. The lubricants that work best are sulphurized cutting oil or lard oil.
Bacon grease will also serve.

• When using twist drill bits to drill holes in wood, it will be necessary to pull the bits out fre-

quently to clear chips from the flutes.

• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.
WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the drill firmly to prevent

loss of control which could cause personal injury.

CIRCULAR SAWING

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

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLADE
NOTE: This saw is designed to cut wood and plastic. Do not use masonry or metal cut-

ting blades.

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.
Assemble blade and clamp washers, as shown in Fig. 11 The blade wrench is stored on the
side of the circular saw head above the spindle lock button (Figure 12).To prevent blade rota­tion while tightening the blade clamping screw, depress the spindle lock button as shown in
Fig. 15. Tighten the blade clamping screw securely.

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.

USING THE CIRCULAR SAW

Use both hands on the power unit to control the circular saw and run the saw at fulll speed at
all times.

The circular saw is equipped with a switch to prevent running in a reverse direction. To start
the saw, push in on the forward/reverse button from the blade side of the saw. Next, push in
on the blade release button shown in Figure 12. Squeeze the trigger and the tool will run. At
this time the button can be released. The tool will continue to run as long as the trigger is
depressed.

T o 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.

KERF PLATE

Align mark on kerf plate (Figure 14) with drawn pencil line and advance blade into cut.

POCKET CUTTING (SEE FIG. 15)

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.

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 nickel-cadmium 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: 1-800-544-6986.

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. Should you have any questions,
contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.

SANDING

Note: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

ATTACHING SANDPAPER

The sander uses pre-cut nylon backed sheets of abrasive of a specific size. To fit the abra­sive, align the it with the sanding pad and press it firmly in place.

Ensure the abrasive evenly overlaps the base. Never use your sander without an abrasive or
accessory. The abrasive supplied with your tool has two replacement tips. This design allows
you to interchange and or rotate the diamond tips. To rotate the tip, remove it from the pad,
rotate it 180º and press it back on the hook base. Note: Remove the two replacement tips
from the abrasive before use, these can be used later when the original diamond tip wears.

SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT

Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the
contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women.

Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical analysis,
we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint:

PERSONAL SAFETY

• No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is being

done until all cleanup is completed.

• A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter
should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing.

• Note: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be
used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for
the proper (NIOSH approved) mask.

• NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting
contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or
smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust
would settle on them.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

• Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated.

• Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mils

thickness.

• Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area.

CLEANING AND DISPOSAL

• All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the

duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.

• Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or other
removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through
regular trash pick-up procedures. During cleanup, children and pregnant women should be
kept away from the immediate work area.

• All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly
before being used again.

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.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service per­sonnel, always using identical replacement parts.

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