Black & Decker FS1300CSL User Manual

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REMOVING THE BLADE (FS1300CSL)
(FIG. 12 & 13)

• Prevent spindle rotation by engaging

the teeth of the saw blade into a piece
of scrap wood.

• Loosen and remove the blade retaining

screw (16) by turning it counter-
clockwise using the wrench (10)
supplied.

• Remove the outer washer (17).
• Remove the saw blade (7).

ATTACHING THE BLADE (FS1300CSL)

• Place the saw blade (7) onto the inner

flange (18), making sure that the arrow
on the blade points in the same
direction as the arrow on the tool.

• Fit the outer washer (17) on the

spindle, with the raised part pointing
away from the saw blade.

• Insert the blade retaining screw (16)

into the hole.

• Prevent spindle rotation by engaging

the teeth of the saw blade into a piece
of scrap wood.

• Securely tighten the blade retaining

screw by turning it clockwise using the
wrench (10) supplied.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, read, understand

and follow all important safety warnings
and instructions prior to using tool.

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 3
illustrates recommended hand position.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE RIP
FENCE (INCLUDED WITH FS1500CSL)
(FIG. 14)

The rip fence is used to saw in a straight

line parallel to the edge of the workpiece.

ATTACHING
• Loosen the locking knob (19).
• Insert the rip fence (20) through the

openings (21).

• Slide the rip fence into the desired

position.

• Tighten the locking knob.

REMOVING
• Loosen the locking knob.
• Pull the rip fence out of the tool.
NOTE: If you do not have a proper fitting
fence, use a straight edge guide in contact
with the edge of the shoe to improve
accuracy of cut and reduce the possibility
of binding and kickback.

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