Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws - Black & Decker BT1400 Operating Instructions Manual

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
the instruction manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-
ally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop-
erly and perform its intended function—check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to
a complete stop.
• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools
may spark and ignite fumes.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An under-
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
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Conductor size (mm
2
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.50
4.00
Voltage Amperes
115 0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 20.0
230 0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 20.0

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE
WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.
• DO-Protect electric supply line with at least a 15
ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker.
• DO-Make certain the blade rotates in the correct
direction and that the teeth at the bottom of the blade
are pointing to the rear of the miter saw.
• DO-Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting
any operation.
• DO-Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean
and recessed sides of collars are against blade.
Tighten arbor screw securely.
• DO-Keep saw blade sharp.
• DO-Keep motor air slots free of chips and dirt.
• DO-Use blade guards at all times.
• DO-Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
• DO-Shut off power, disconnect cord from power
source and wait for saw blade to stop before
servicing or adjusting tool.
• DO-Support long work with an outboard tool rest.
• DO-Use only 10 inch diameter blades.
• DON'T-Attempt to operate on anything but
designated voltage.
• DON'T-Operate unless all clamp handles are tight.
5
Cable rating (Amperes)
6
10
15
20
25
Cable length (m)
7.5 15 25 30 45 60
Cable rating (Amperes)
6 6 6 6 6 10
6 6 6 6 15 15
6 6 10 15 20 20
10 10 15 20 20 25
15 15 20 25 25 -
20 20 25 - - -
6 6 6 6 6 6
6 6 6 6 6 6
6 6 6 6 10 15
10 10 10 10 15 15
15 15 15 15 20 20
20 20 20 20 25 -