Installing The Hold-Down Clamp - Black & Decker M1850BD TYPE 2 Instruction Manual

Unlocking
• Push down slightly on the switch
handle (1).
• Pull out the hold-down latch (2).
• Allow the cutting head to rise to the
uppermost position.
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Locking
The hold-down latch
WARNING
!
should be used ONLY when carrying or
storing the saw. NEVER use the hold-
down latch for any cutting operation.
When transporting or storing the miter
saw, the cutting head should always be
locked in the down position.
• Push the cutting head down to its
lowest position.
• Push the hold-down latch (2) into the
locking hole.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never
carry the miter saw by the switch handle,
the cutting arm. Only lift machine by the
base hand holds.
WARNING To reduce the risk of
!
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it
from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
NOTE: Your miter saw was adjusted at
the factory. However, during shipment
slight misalignment may have occurred.
Check the following settings and adjust if
necessary prior to using this miter saw.
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG
(FIGURE C)
• Squeeze the metal collar wings (1) of
the dust bag (2).
• Place the dust bag neck opening
around the exhaust port (3), and
release the metal collar wings.
IMPORTANT: Check frequently and empty
bag before it gets full.
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POSITIONING THE REAR SUPPORT
BRACKET PRIOR TO USE (FIGURE D)
!
must be extended out prior to using
the miter saw. Please follow the below
instructions before using the saw.
• The rear support bracket (1) has been

INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP

(FIGURE E, F)
• Place the hold-down clamp (1) in one
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NOTE: To empty the dust bag, squeeze
the metal collar and remove from
exhaust port. Open zipper on underside
of bag and empty into waste container.
C
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The rear support bracket
WARNING
pre-installed at the factory. Prior to any
use, pull on the end of the bracket to
extend out to its full position.
NOTE: Make sure the angle of stay
is in the down position (as shown in
Figure D) for maximum support.
D
of the mounting holes (2).
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