Black & Decker BT1000 User Manual

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If you have any questions, call 1-800-54-HOW-TO.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and

clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing

accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

instruction manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if

the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function—check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it on and off.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may
spark and ignite fumes.

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry

the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

CAUTION: 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.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V

26-50

51-100

101-150

240V

51-100

101-200

201-300

Ampere Rating
More

Not more

American Wire Gage

Than

Not Recommended

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