Maintenance - Black & Decker SMS254 Original Instructions Manual

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Blade and tooth type
Material Tooth type
Wood Lumber
Plywood
Hardboard
Chipboard
Plastic PVC
ABS
Acrylic
PC
PS
Non-ferrous Aluminium
metal
Copper
Your mitre saw has been supplied with a negative rake saw
blade. It is advisable to use a negative rake saw blade.
TCG type - For cutting aluminium sheets, tubing
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extrusions and other non-ferrous metals such as
copper, brass.
ATB type - For general cutting and trimming of wood,
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plywood, and sizing pressboard, hardboard, and
particle board, when a neat cut is needed.
Always use a negative rake blade when cutting non-ferrous
metals.
Changing blades (fig.O - Q)
Warning! To avoid injury from accidental starting, always
remove the power plug from the power source before
changing the blades. Use correctly sharpened saw blades.
Observe the maximum speed and tooth type marked on the
saw blade. Only use Black & Decker recommended blades.
To replace the saw blade (35), proceed as follows:
Press the saw arm release lever (37) and rotate the

moveable lower guard counter clockwise and clear of
the blade. Use one hand to hold the guard in place
(fig. O).
Using a screwdriver, loosen but do not remove the

screw (50). Do not remove the screw completely as this
will make re-assembly difficult.
Using a screwdriver, loosen but do not remove the

screw (51) until there is movement in the metal guard
plate. Do not remove the screw completely as this will
make re-assembly difficult.
Move the metal upper guard plate counter clockwise
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(fig. P). This will give you access to the spindle bolt (52)
that attaches the saw blade (35) to the mitre saw.
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Press and hold the spindle lock button (36) on the motor

housing, to lock the saw blade (35) and prevent it from
rotating.
Using the supplied blade spanner, turn the spindle

bolt (52) in a clockwise direction to remove the bolt and
the saw blade (35).
Fit a replacement blade, make sure that the teeth are

pointing downward and the direction marking on the
blade is the same as that on the mitre saws guard
(clockwise) (fig. P).
Loosely fit the spindle bolt (52) by hand (turn counter

clockwise).
Press and hold the spindle lock button (36) and use the

blade spanner to tighten the spindle bolt (52) until the
blade is secure.
Replace the metal upper guard (26) into its original

position and tighten the two screws (50 and 51).
Allow the moveable lower guard (5) to return to its

original position covering the blade.
Warning! Never press the spindle lock while the blade is
rotating. Be sure to hold the guard bracket down and firmly
tighten the guard bracket screw after installing the blade.
Warning! The guard bracket must be returned to its original
position and the screw tightened before activating the saw.
Failure to do so may allow the guard to contact the spinning
saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe
personal injury.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory
used. Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are
engineered to high quality standards and designed to
enhance the performance of your tool. By using these
accessories you will get the very best from your tool.
Warning! Do not carry the machine by the guard.

Maintenance

Your 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. Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a
clean, dry paint brush. To clean the tool, use only mild soap
and a damp cloth. Never let any liquid get inside the tool and
never immerse any part of the tool into liquid.
Warning! Before carrying out any maintenance, make sure
that the tool is switched off and unplugged.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.

Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new

plug.