Black & Decker KS1400L Manual page 7

Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Additional safety instructions for lasers
Read all of this manual carefully.
This product is not to be used by children under 16.
Warning! Laser radiation.
Do not look into the laser beam.
Do not view the laser beam directly with optical
instruments.
Refer to the laser product characteristics.
PER per
This laser complies with class 2 according to IEC60825-
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1:2001. Do not replace a laser diode with a different type.
If damaged, have the laser repaired by an authorised
repair agent.
Do not use the laser for any purpose other than projecting
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laser lines.
An exposure of the eye to the beam of a class 2 laser is
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considered safe for a maximum of 0.25 seconds.
Eyelid reflexes will normally provide adequate protection.
At distances over 1 m, the laser complies with class 1 and
thus is considered completely safe.
Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally.
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Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.
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Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam
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can cross any person at head height.
Do not let children come near the laser.
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Warning! The use of controls or adjustment or performance of
procedures other than those specified in these instructions
may result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
Warning! This tool is intended for indoor use only. Do not use
the tool for outdoor applications.
Overview
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Main handle
4. Secondary handle
5. Spindle lock button
6. Laser on/off switch
7. Laser aperture
8. Shoe
9. Saw blade
10. Saw blade guard
11. Riving knife
12. Saw dust outlet
Assembly
Warning! Before attempting any of the following operations,
make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and that
the saw blade has stopped.
Removing and fitting a saw blade (fig. A)
Removing
Keep the spindle lock button (5) depressed and rotate the
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blade until the spindle lock engages.
Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw (13) by
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turning it counterclockwise using the spanner (14) supplied.
Remove the outer washer (15).
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Remove the saw blade (9).
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Fitting
Place the saw blade onto the inner flange (16), making
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sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same
direction as the arrow on the tool.
Fit the outer washer (15) on the spindle, with the raised
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part pointing away from the saw blade.
Insert the blade retaining screw (13) into the hole.
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Keep the spindle lock button (5) depressed.
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Securely tighten the blade retaining screw by turning it
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clockwise using the spanner (14) supplied.
Adjust the riving knife as described below.
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Adjusting the riving knife (fig. B)
The riving knife prevents the saw blade from jamming during
rip sawing operations. The riving knife must be adjusted after
replacing the saw blade.
Loosen the screws (17), using the spanner (14), while
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holding the riving knife in position.
Position the riving knife (11) as shown.
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The distance between the toothed rim and the riving knife
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should be 2 - 3 mm.
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