Recommended Accessories; Plan Your Work - Black & Decker SM1850BD Instruction Manual

• Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the cutting arm
all the way down, then let it rise until
it stops. The lower guard should
fully close. Follow instructions in
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for
adjustment if necessary.
• Other conditions that may affect the
way the miter saw works.
• Keep all guards in place, in working
order and proper adjustment. If any
part of this miter saw is missing, bent,
damaged or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts do not work, turn the
saw off and unplug it.
• Replace bent, damaged, missing or
defective parts before using the saw
again.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. Do not put lubricants on the
blade while it is spinning.
• Remove adjusting wrench from the tool
before turning it on.
• To avoid injury from jams, slips, or
thrown pieces, use only recommended
accessories.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

• Consult the ACCESSORIES and
ATTACHMENTS section of this
Operators Manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions
that come with the accessory. The use
of improper accessories may cause risk
of injury to persons.
• Choose the correct 7-1/4 in. diameter
blade with a 5/8 in. round arbor hole,
and no more that 7 degree hook angle
for the material and the type of cutting
you plan to do. Do not use thin kerf
blades.
• Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned. With
the saw unplugged, push the cutting
arm all the way down. Manually spin
the blade and check for clearance. Tilt
the power-head to a 45° bevel and
repeat the test.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars
are clean.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play in
any parts.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
WARNING
!
fire damage, never use the miter saw
near flammable liquids, vapors, or
gases.
• Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,
face and ears.
• Know your miter saw. Read and
understand the Operator's Manual
and labels affixed to the tool. Learn
its application and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury from
accidental contact with moving parts,
do not do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the miter saw while any parts
are moving.
• Avoid accidental starting, make sure
the trigger switch is disengaged before
plugging the miter saw into a power
outlet.

PLAN YOUR WORK

• Use the right tool. Do not force a tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool for
any workpiece that can't be held in a
solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION
!
designed for cutting masonry, masonry
products. Use this miter saw to cut only
wood and wood-like products. Other
material may shatter, bind the blade, or
create other dangers. Remove all nails
that may be in the workpiece to prevent
sparking that could cause a fire.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant
lenses and are not safety glasses.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you
when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, watches).
They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts.
• Wear non-slip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
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To avoid burns or other
This machine is not