Specific Safety Rules; Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Black & Decker CS1024 Instruction Manual

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
6. Electrical safety
La herramienta lleva un doble aislamiento; por lo
tanto no requiere una toma a tierra. Compruebe
siempre que la tensión de la red corresponda al
valor indicado en la placa de características.
Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, authorized
Black & Decker Service Center or an equally
qualified person in order to avoid damage or injury.
If the power cord is replaced by an equally qualified
person, but not authorized by Black & Decker, the
warranty will not be valid.
7. Labels on tool
The label on your tool may include the following symbols:
Read V ........ Volts
Instructions
A ........ Amperes
Manual
Hz .......Hertz
Use
W ........Watts
Eye
min ..... minutes
Protection
Use
Ear
Protection
n ....... No-Load
0

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep
your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot
be cut by the blade.
 Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw
blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK
.... Class II
Construction
.... Earthing
Terminal
.... Safety
Alert
.... Alternating
Symbol
Current
.../min.. Revolutions or
.... Direct
Reciprocation
Current
per minute
Speed
could case the saw to jump backwards. (See "Causes
and Operator Prevention of Kickback.")
 Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not
protect you from the blade below the work.
 Check lower guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not
move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie
the lower guard into the open position. If saw is
accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be bent.
Raise the lower guard with the Retracting Lever and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, at all angles and depth of cut.
 Check the operation and condition of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
 Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and "Compound
Cuts." Raise lower guard by Retracting Lever. As
soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must
be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
 Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware
of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
 NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across
your leg. It is important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a
"live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
 When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge
guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces
the chance for blade binding.
 Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not
match the mounting hardware of the saw will run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
 Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR
PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
 Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw
to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
 When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
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