Black & Decker BDECS300C Instruction Manual - Page 9

I 5 10 11 15 GENERAL CUTS (IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. ) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions. Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut. • Measure and mark work for cutting. • Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions). • Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules). • Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules). • With plug inserted and guard closed, make sure switch turns saw on and off. WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure C illustrates proper hand position. OperationOPERATION SWITCH • To operate the tool, depress the trigger switch (1). The tool will continue to run as long as the trigger is depressed. • To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch (1). There is no provision for locking the tool on, and the switch should never be locked on by any other means. LASER LINE (BDECS300 ONLY) WARNING: LASER RADIATION. Never aim the beam at a workpiece with a reflective surface. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or similar reflective surfaces are not recommended for laser use. Reflective surfaces could direct the beam back toward the operator. DANGER: LASER RADIATION. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. Do not stare into the laser light source. Never aim light at another person or object other than the workpiece. Laser light can damage your eyes. WARNING: DO NOT use tinted glasses to enhance the laser light. Tinted glasses will reduce overall vision for the application and interfere with the normal operation of the tool. TO USE THE LASER LINE • Mark the line that you intend to cut on the workpiece. • Adjust the depth and angle of cut as required. • Depress the saw trigger switch (1) to project the laser beam (Figure J). Allow the blade to reach maximum speed. • Place the saw shoe on the workpiece. Align the laser line with the mark on the workpiece and slowly push the saw forward, keeping the laser line on the mark. J ADJUSTING THE LASER LINE • Before making a cut, make sure the laser line (8) is accurate. The laser should line up in the right notch (17) of the shoe. When the saw is beveled, the laser should line up in the left notch (18) as shown in the inset of Figure K. • If the laser needs to be adjusted, use a screwdriver to rotate the screw (19) back and forth until the laser lines up properly (Figure K). K 19 18 17 CUTTING OPERATIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,always hold the tool with both hands. • After switching the tool on, allow the blade to come up to full speed before 9