ON GUARD RETAINER PLATE:
“PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH
BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE.”
ON T
ABLE: (2 PLACES)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. KEEP
HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE. NEVER PERFORM ANY
OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF
BLADE. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS. DO NOT
OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. NEVER REACH
IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO STOP BEFORE
SERVICING, ADJUSTING TOOL, OR MOVING HANDS.
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120
volts, AC/DC means that your saw will operate on alternating or
direct current. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a
loss of power and overheating. All Black & Decker tools are factory
tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you
have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the
carton should contain one No. BT1500 miter saw with blade and a
plastic bag containing the following:
1. Miter clamp handle (1)
2. Dust bag (1)
3. Work extensions (2) with clamps (2) and screws (2)
4. Stop block (1) with wing screw (1)
5. Allen wrenches (3)
6. Blade wrench (1)
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If you have any questions, call 1-800-54-HOW-TO
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source
until complete instructions are read and understood.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels
are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW. WHEN SERVICING, USE
ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
ON MOVING FENCE:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP
SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.
ON GUARD:
DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY
BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES
BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.
DANGER
KEEP AWAY
FROM BLADE
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