Black & Decker SM1850BD Instruction Manual page 16

• Lower the blade guard (1) and verify
the operation of the guard does not bind
or stick (Figure I).
• Be sure the arbor lock (5) is released
so the blade turns freely by spinning the
blade until the arbor lock disengages.
WARNING
!
• To avoid injury, never use the saw
without the cover plate secure in
place. It keeps the arbor bolt from
falling out if it accidentally loosens,
and helps prevent the spinning blade
from coming off the saw. It also
keeps the guard from contacting a
spinning blade.
• Make sure the collars are clean and
properly arranged. Lower the blade
into the table and check for any
contact with the metal base or the
turn table.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIGURE L, M)
WARNING
! To avoid injury form
unexpected saw movement:
• Disconnect the power cord from the
outlet, and lock the cutting head in
the lower position using the stop
latch.
• Lock the slide carriage in place by
tightening the slide carriage lock
knob.
• To avoid back injury, lift the saw
by using the designated carrying
handles located on the top of the
machine. When lifting, bend at your
knees, not from your back.
• Never carry the miter saw by the
power cord or by the switch handle.
Carrying the tool by the power
cord could cause damage to the
insulation or the wire connections
resulting in electric shock or fire.
• To avoid injury from flying debris, do
not allow visitors to stand near the
saw during any cutting operation.
• Support the saw on a level work
surface.
• Always bolt or clamp the saw to its
support.
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy,
be sure the mounting surface is not
warped or otherwise uneven. If the
saw rocks on the surface, place a
thin piece of material under one saw
foot until the saw sits firmly on the
mounting surface.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
• For stationary use, place the saw
in the desired location, directly on a
workbench where there is room for
handling and proper support of the
workpiece. The base of the saw has
four mounting holes. Bolt the base of
the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5),
using the fastening method as shown in
Figure L.
1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Workbench
6. Flat washer
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut
9. Jam nut
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NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included
with this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers, &
screws must be purchased separately.
• For portable use, place the saw on
a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. Bolt
the base of the miter saw securely to
the plywood using the mounting holes
on the base. Use C-clamps to clamp
this mounting board to a stable work
surface at the worksite. (Figure M)
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