Adjusting The Riving Knife - Black & Decker KC1440SK Manual

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on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow
on the body of your circular saw. Fit the outer washer
(20). Ensure that this washer is correctly located on the
flats of the spindle. Fit the saw blade locking screw
(19). Insert a screwdriver through the hole in the blade
to prevent rotation of the blade. Tighten the sawblade
locking screw clockwise using the allen key (22).

ADJUSTING THE RIVING KNIFE

The riving knife (4) prevents the saw blade from
jamming during rip sawing operations. You must check
the position of the riving knife whenever the saw blade
is replaced, or whenever the clearance is affected.
Proceed as follows:
Disconnect the battery at the rear of the unit.
Your saw is now ready for use.
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Unlock and remove OPERATING YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
screw (19). Loosen
anticlockwise using the
allen key (22), remove
the outer washer (20)
and remove the blade.
Insert the new blade,
ensuring that the arrow
saw, release the trigger switch.
HOLDING YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
and give the blade time to pursue its path. Use the
mark (14) for straight cuts or the mark (15) for mitring
cuts, to keep to the line you have drawn.
MAINTENANCE OF THE WINDOW
From time to time, it may become necessary to remove
cutting debris/dust from the inside of your circular saw
Through the opening in
window.
the upper blade guard,
To do this, proceed as follows:
locate the riving knife
screw. Use allen key (22)
to loosen the riving knife
screw. Adjust the riving
knife to give a radial
clearance of 2-3mm and
a tooth peak clearance
of 2-3mm. Tighten the
riving knife screw.
up until it will not go any further, do not force it open. It
can now be cleaned with a lint free cloth. Let the
window close and replace the allen key (22) to sight
guide (13).
Note: If necessary, use only mild soap to clean your saw
as many household cleaners contain chemicals which
could seriously damage the plastic. Also, do not use
petrol, turpentine, laquer or paint thinners or simular
products. Never let any liquid get inside your circular
saw and never immerse any part of it into liquid.
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To switch your circular
saw on, depress the
lock-off button (7) and
squeeze the on/off
trigger switch (2).
To stop your circular
The front handle (8)
makes it easier to guide
the saw properly. Switch
the machine on before
you start sawing the
workpiece. Guide the
saw without pushing it
Disconnect the battery
pack (1) from the Saw.
Remove the allen key
(22) from the 'sight
guide' (13), and insert
into the left of (9).
Push the spring to the
right, and lift the window
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