Black & Decker 1720 Instruction Manual page 9

154791 / 1720 miter saw 2/2/00
ON MOVING FENCE:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP
SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.
ON GUARD: DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ON GUARD RETAINER PLATE: "PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET
WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE."
ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. KEEP
HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE. NEVER PERFORM ANY
OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF
BLADE. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS. DO NOT
OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. NEVER REACH IN
BACK OF SAW BLADE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO STOP BEFORE
SERVICING, ADJUSTING TOOL, OR MOVING HANDS.
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120
volts, AC/DC means that your saw will operate on alternating or direct
current. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of
power and overheating. All Black & Decker tools are factory tested. If
this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
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Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you
have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the
carton should contain:
Familiarization
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or
strong table.
Examine Figures 1 & 2 and refer to the parts description to become
familiar with the saw and its various parts. The following section on
adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and
where the parts are. The part name is followed by the corresponding
part number Example - lock down pin (14).
Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down
pin (14), as shown in Figure 3. Gently release the downward
pressure and allow the arm to rise to its full height. Use the lock down
pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Use the
operating handle (1) to transport the saw or the hand indentations
(15) shown in Figure 2 after unplugging.
Specifications
CAPACITY OF CUT
47 degree miter left and right
47 degree bevel left: 2 degree right
0 degree miter - Max. Height 3-1/2 inches - Max. Width 5-1/2 inches
45 degree miter - Max. Height 3-1/2 inches - Max. Width 4-1/8 inches
45 degree bevel - Max. Height 2-1/2 inches - Max. Width 5-1/2 inches
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1. One No. 1720 miter saw with saw blade.
2. One allen wrench and one blade wrench in a plastic bag.
If you have any questions, call 1-800-54-HOW-TO