Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws - Black & Decker BT1400 Instruction Manual

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V...............................Volts
A.............................. Amperes
Hz............................ Hertz
W..............................Watts
min...........................minutes

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

...........................Alternating current
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Cut only with sharp blades. Dull blades cut poorly and overload the motor.
• If the saw does not cut accurately, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING chart in this manual.
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or
one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electrical system. Tools built with this
insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong
plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
WARNING: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace
damaged cords.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper utlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS

WARNING: 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.
...........................Direct current
n ............................. No load speed
0
...........................Class II Construction
...........................Earthing terminal
...........................Safety alert symbol
.../min...................... Revolutions or reciprocations
per minute
30