Black & Decker BDECS300C Instruction Manual - Page 10

starting to cut • Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool L while performing the cut. • Always keep bottom surface of shoe in full contact with the workpiece. HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE • To minimize splintering of the finished surface of the workpiece material, cut the material with the finished surface on the underside. • To minimize splintering on finished surfaces when the finished surface cannot be placed on the underside, such when cutting laminates, securely clamp a sacrificial piece of plywood to the finished surface and cut through both materials RIPPING Accessory rip fences are available for this circular saw. Ripping is the process of cutting wide material into narrower strips, cutting along the grain of the material. Use an accessory rip guide or clamp a straight edge to the material to act as an guide when making rip cuts. WRENCH STORAGE The hex wrench can be stored on the cord as shown in Figure M. M POCKET CUTTING - FIGURE L WARNING: Never tie the blade guard in a raised position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket cutting. This may cause the unit to raise up off the work surface which could cause injury. A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or other flat surface. • Adjust the shoe (4) so the blade cuts at desired depth. • Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut. • Using the retracting lever (7), retract lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade (5) teeth almost touch cutting line. • Release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove hand from guard lever and firmly grip secondary handle (3), as shown in Figure L. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs. • Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before starting saw. • Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until the shoe rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is completed. • Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the material. • When starting each new cut, repeat as above. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Unplug tool before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting, or when making repairs. Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. LUBRICATION BLACK+DECKER tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use. ACCESSORIES Rip fences and other accessories are available from BLACK+DECKER Service Centers. To find your local service location, call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com 10