Black & Decker QP1020LK User Manual

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Catalog Number QP1020LK

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PROFESSIONAL GRADE POWER 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

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation

eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a

power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool

outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W.” These

cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG Than Than

0- 6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10- 12 16 16 14 12 12- 16 14 12 Not Recommended

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. Air vents cover moving parts and should be avoided.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.

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

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench

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 enables 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

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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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. Any tool that cannot

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative

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.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges 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 tools 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 become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

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

or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could 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 electric 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

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 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

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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.

• 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 operator, if proper precautions are taken.

b. 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.

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 narrow 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.

SE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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,

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type

CAUSES AND OPERATOR

PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES:

CIRCULAR SAWS

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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 disburse 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 (figure 1) in this manual to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Material supported only at the ends (figure 2) 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 (figure 3) and solidly supported and balanced on a strong, stable and level work 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 (figure 4 ). KICKBACK from blade pinch can result. Keep both hands on saw at all times.

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• 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.

DANGER: RELEASE SWITCH IMMEDIATELY IF 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. 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 (figure 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -

LASERS

DANGER: Laser Radiation, avoid direct eye exposure, serious eye

injury can result.

• Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam.

• Position the laser so unintentional eye contact will be avoided.

• Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser.

• Do not disassemble. Modifying the product in any way can increase the risk of laser radiation.

WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• Do not adjust the laser on the saw unit, when the circular saw is plugged in.

• Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

• Use only with the specifically designated batteries. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

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

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one laser, may create a risk of injury when used on another laser.

• Repairs and servicing MUST be performed by a qualified repair facility. Repairs performed by unqualified personnel could result in serious injury.

• Do not remove or deface warning labels. Removing labels increases the risk of exposure to radiation.

• For indoor use only.

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• This product is intended for use in a temperature range of 41°F(5°C) 104°F(40°C).

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ................................volts

mW ............................milliwatts

nm..............................wavelength in

nanometers

IIa ..............................Class II Laser

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V..............volts

A..............amperes

Hz............hertz

W ............watts

min ..........minutes

............alternating current

........direct current

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

............Class II Construction

…/min......revolutions or

................reciprocation per minute

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

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

MOTOR

Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC means your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. Arating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply. This tool is AC only.

ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT

SET-UP

CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Always unplug saw from power supply before any of the following operations.

Adjust depth of cut using depth adjustment knob as shown in figure 5 for proper setting. Tighten knob securely. Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece as shown in figure 6.

Depth adjustment knob

Tip of tooth

Surface of wood

Avoid exposureLaser radiation emitted from this aperture.

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BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

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

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 washer as shown (Fig. 8).

Insure large surface of washer is toward blade. Use spindle lock to prevent spindle rotation as shown in figure 9.

Tighten blade securely. Never engage spindle lock while blade is turning.

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. )

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

With unit unplugged, 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 plug inserted and guard closed, 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. Figure 3 illustrates recommended hand position.

SWITCH

To operate the tool, depress the trigger switch shown in figure 10. 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.

KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT

• Be sure the saw is unplugged.

• Install laser module and actuate to verify laser edge aligns with the kerf indicator edge. (This is a factory setting.)

• If this setting is aligned the saw is ready for use.

• If the alignment has been affected during use or the saw blade has been changed please perform the following process.

Blade

Outer clamp

washer

Saw

spindle

Blade clamping screw

Inner

clamp

washer

Direction of teeth

Trigger Switch

Bevel adjustment knob

Spindle lock

Dispositif de

verrouillage de

l’arbre

Seguro de la

flecha

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• Remove the laser module.

• Use a straight edge which is long enough to reach from out side surface of the saw blade beyond the laser mount plate with kerf indicator edge.

• Loosen the adjustment screw on the laser module mounting plate (figure 11).

• Place straight edge against outboard edge of saw blade.

• Adjust kerf edge on mounting plate to align with inside edge of straight edge.

• Tighten adjustment screw on mounting plate.

• Re-install the laser module and verify the laser edge aligns with the kerf indicator edge.

LASER LINE

Your saw is equipped with a removable laser which is turned on and off separately from the saw. Laser is compatible with QP1020L circular saw.

WARNING: Never aim the beam at a

workpiece with a reflective surface.

Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or similar reflective surfaces are not recommended for laser use. Reflective surfaces could direct the beam back toward the operator.

DANGER: LASER RADIATION. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. Do not stare into the laser light source. Never aim light at another person or object other than the workpiece. Laser

light can damage your eyes.

WARNING: DO NOT use tinted glasses to enhance the laser light.

Tinted glasses will reduce overall vision for the application and interfere with the normal operation of the tool.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Ensure laser on/off switch is in the full off position. Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting tab end as shown in figure 12. Insert two fresh AA alkaline batteries making sure to match (+) and (-) terminals correctly (molded into battery compartment cover.) Replace the battery compartment cover.

WARNING: Batteries can explode, or

leak, and can cause injury or fire. To

reduce this risk:

• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.

• Do not short battery terminals.

• Do not charge batteries.

• Remove dead battery immediately and dispose of per local codes.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

• Remove battery if the device will not be used for several months.

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.

LASER SWITCH

To turn the laser on, push forward on the laser on/off switch to activate the laser line as shown in figure 13.

TO USE LASER LINE ON SAW

• Mark the line that you intend to cut on the workpiece.

• Adjust the depth and angle of cut as required.

• Switch the laser to the “ON” position and project the laser beam as shown in figure 14.

Adjustment screw

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• Plug in the saw and squeeze the trigger.

• Allow the blade to reach maximum speed and place the saw on the workpiece. Align the laser line with the mark on the workpiece and slowly push the saw forward keeping the laser line on the mark.

• Upon completion of the cut, release the trigger and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop before switching off the laser.

TO USE LASER OFF SAW

The laser can be removed from the saw and used for a variety of different applications.

To use the laser off the saw, fold down the front leg as shown in figure 15.

The laser can also be used in conjunction with the protractor in three different ways:

(1)

360 degrees -

To project the laser line any direction in a complete circle, 1st retract the front leg and then insert the two back legs into the groove of the protractor as shown in figure 16.

(2)

Fixed Position -

To use the laser in the fixed position, place the rear legs in the holes on the protractor. Refer to

figure 17 for the angles created when using the laser in these holes.

(3)

Protractor on Edge of Workpiece -

To use the laser on the edge of your workpiece, rotate the legs of the protractor so that they are straight up and down as shown in figure 18. Place the protractor against the edge of the workpiece and center the large hole of the protractor over the intended line of cut.

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to AA = 0° Right

to BB = 0

to CC = 90

to DD = 45

DD EE to EE = 45

Left

° °

Left

Right

POCKET CUTTING

POCKET CUTTING IS USED TO CUTA HOLE IN APIECE 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 shown in figure19.

• 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.

WRENCH STORAGE

The blade wrench can be stored on the saw shoe as shown in figure 20.

RIPPING

Your saw is not equipped with a rip fence. If installing a rip fence, insure the fence fits snug in slots.

If you do not have a proper fitting fence, use a straight edge guide in contact with the edge of the shoe to improve accuracy of cut and reduce the possibility of binding and kickback.

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 (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

LUBRICATION

Black & Decker tools are properly

lubricated at the factory and are ready for use.

ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local retailer.

WARNING:The use of any accessory

not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. Use only 7-1/4 “ (184mm) blades with 5/8” diameter arbor. Exception: 7" (175 mm) abrasive blades can be used.

When cutting metal, be careful of hot sparks which are thrown by the blade.

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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 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 “Tools-Electric” 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.

Free Warning Label Replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.

See ‘Tools-Electric’

– Yellow Pages –

for Service & Sales

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

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