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WARNING: For your own safety read instruction manual before operating tool.
Grounding Instructions
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug provided—if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles
that accept the tool’s plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in
Figure A. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A
temporary adapter, which looks the adapter illustrated in Figures B and C, may be used to
connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is
not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like,
extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box.
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Important Safety Instructions
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using and 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.
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-
formance. Follow instructions for 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.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAWS
• MATERIAL HOLD-DOWN must be properly set according to these instructions and remain
in position during use.
• NEVER reach under the table when operating or make any adjustments when it is running.
• SECURE saw to work bench or stand with clamps or mounting hardware. Secure work
bench or stand to floor.
• DO NOT use the upper arm as a lifting point.
• MAKE SURE blade tension is properly adjusted.
• AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into a saw
blade or cutting tool. DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS IN PATH OF THE SAW
BLADE.
• WHEN REMOVING short workpieces, or cleaning up around the table, be sure the saw is in
the OFF position and blade has stopped moving.
• NEVER turn the saw ON before clearing the table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the
workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation planned.
• CHECK for proper blade size and type.
• DO NOT attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is
used.
• HOLD material firmly against table and feed into blade teeth at a moderate speed.
• TURN OFF motor if the material resists being backed out of an uncompleted cut. Use
appropriate speed for applications.
• MAKE “relief” cuts before cutting long curves.
• USE a dust mask and safety glasses when sawing.
• KEEP GUARDS in place and working order.
• MAKE SURE your fingers do not contact the terminals of the power cord when installing or
removing the plug to or from the line power source.
• NEVER overfeed or force work into the blade.
• WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your saw) to replace
following safety rules. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict severe injury.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. (CCA)
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• For best performance, secure saw to work bench or stand with clamps or mounting
hardware. Secure work bench or stand to floor.
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y
PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Catalog Number BT4000
1-800-54-HOW-TO
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WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PURCHASE,
CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (1-800-544-6986).
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Catalog No. BT4000 Form No. 398178-00 (JUL00-1) Copyright © 2000 Black & Decker Printed in Taiwan
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Mounting Hole
Orifice de montage
Perforación para montaje
2
Bottom Thumbscrew
Vis à oreilles
inférieure
Tornillo de mariposa
inferior
Top Thumbscrew
Vis à oreilles supérieure
Tornillo de mariposa superior
Blade Tension Lever
Levier de réglage de
tension de la lame
Palanca de tensión de
la sierra
Table Insert
Plaquette amovible du
plateau
Mesa amovible
Material Hold Down / Guard
Dispositif de fixation du matériau
Sujetador del material
Thumbscrews
Vis à oreilles
Tornillos de
mariposa
Pad Lock Slot
Orifice pour
cadenas
Ranura de bloqueo
de la placa
Blade Storage Tray
Bac de rangement des lames
Bandeja de almacenamiento de sierras
Switch
Interrupteur
Interruptor
AB C
GROUNDING PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET
BOX
GROUNDING
MEANS
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
ADAPTER-(NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA)