Black & Decker SMS254 Original Instructions Manual page 12

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Warning! Always position the workpiece against the fence.
Any piece that is bowed or warped and cannot be held flat
on the table or against fence may trap the blade and should
not be used.
Pullover cut (fig. J & K)
Warning! Never pull the cutting head assembly and rotating
blade toward you during the cut. The blade may try to climb
up on the top of the workpiece causing the cutting head
assembly and spinning blade to kick back. Never lower the
rotating saw blade down before pulling the cutting head to
the front of the saw.
Unlock the carriage (29) with the lock knob (48) and
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allow the cutting head assembly to move freely (fig. J).
Move the cutting head to the required mitre angle and
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bevel angle in accordance with the mitre cut and bevel
cut procedures.
Hold the main operating handle (2) and pull the carriage
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(29) forward until the centre of the saw blade is over the
front of the workpiece.
Operate the on/off switch (3) and press the saw arm
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release lever (36) to lower the cutting head.
When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
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operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
leading edge of the workpiece.
Slowly move the main operating handle (2) toward the
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fence to complete the cut.
Release the on/off switch (3) and allow the blade to stop
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before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Chop cut
Slide the cutting head to the rear position as far as it will
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go, and lock the carriage (29) with the lock knob (48).
Operate the on/off switch (3) and press the saw arm
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release lever (36) to lower the cutting head.
When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
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operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
workpiece.
Release the on/off switch (3) and allow the blade to stop
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before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Mitre cut
Switch the laser on/off switch (1) to on.
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Loosen the mitre detent lever (11) and move the table to
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the required angle. There are preset stops at 0°, 15°,
22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. Tighten the mitre detent
lever (11).
For any other angle use the Superlok
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(fig. B) to set the mitre to the required angle.
Operate the on/off switch (3), then press the saw arm
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release lever (36) and lower the cutting head.
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Operating the high sliding fence for all bevel and
compound mitre cuts
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Adjusting the fence (fig. E)
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Warning! The guide groove can become clogged with
sawdust. Use a stick or low pressure air to clear the guide
groove.
Bevel cut
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Note: The saw is fitted with a special 33.9° bevel pin (23) for
special crown moulding.
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Make sure that the arm is securely locked when bevelling.
Compound cut
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mitre clamp (9)
A compound cut is a combination of mitre cut and bevel cut.
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When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
workpiece.
Release the on/off switch (3) and allow the blade to stop
before allowing the cutting head to rise.
The moveable part of the left side of the fence can be
adjusted to provide maximum support of the work piece
near the blade, while allowing the saw to bevel to a full
47° left. The sliding distance is limited by stops in both
directions.
Loosen the high sliding fence clamp (20) and slide the
fence to the left.
Make a dry run with the saw switched off and check for
clearance.
Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical
to provide maximum work piece support, without
interfering with the up and down movement of the arm.
Tighten the high sliding fence clamp (20) to secure the
fence in place.
Make sure that the high sliding fence is adjusted to the
correct orientation before adjusting the bevel angle.
Loosen the bevel lock handle (30) (fig. F) and move the
cutting head to the required angle. Tighten the bevel
lock handle (30).
Operate the on/off switch, then press the release lever
(36) when the saw reaches full speed, push the main
operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
workpiece.
Release the on/off switch (3) and allow the blade to stop
before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Make sure that the high sliding fence is adjusted to the
correct orientation before adjusting the bevel angle to
make a compound cut.
Switch the laser on/off switch (1) to on.
Refer to the above procedures to perform this cut.