Black & Decker 3004 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUi POWER TOOL — Read owner’s manual carefully. Learn its applica­
tions and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this
tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS - UNLESS DOUiLE-INSULATED. if tool is equipped with
three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.
If adapter is used to accommodate two-prong receptacle, the adapter wire
must be attached to a known ground. Never remove third prong.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power too! in damp or wet
locations. And keep work area well lit.
6 . KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or
!ocked-up place — out of reach of children.
8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy duty tool.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
11. USE SAFETY GLASSES with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting opera­
tion is dusty.
12. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing; when changing acces­
sories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
18. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
Black & Decker guarantees, for one year from date of purchase, to correct by repair
or parts replacement without charge any defect due to faulty material or workman­
ship. Simply return the complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any Black
&. Decker
Service Center or Authorized Service Station. Naturally, we assume no responsibility
for damage caused by misuse, careless handling or where repairs have been made
or attempted by others. No other guarantee, written or verbal, is authorized by us.
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SWITCH
Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor “ON". Releasing the trigger instantly
turns the motor “OFF," but the blade will continue to rotate for a short time.
For safer operation, this tool has no provision to lock the switch in the “ON"
position.
MOUNTING SAW BLADES
1. BE SURE THE SAW IS DIS­
CONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY!
2. To remove blade clamping
screw:
-a. ON NEW SAWS (without
blade attached), turn screw coun­
ter-clockwise with blade wrench pro­
vided. If screw does not loosen easily ^
from spindle, tap the outer end of the
wrench sharply in a counter-clockwise direc­
tion with a piece of wood to “free" the screw
threads. Remove screw and outer clamp washer.
- b. ON SAWS WITH BLADE ATTACHED, turn the blade so that the single hole in
the rim is exposed at the front of the saw. Put a nail through this hole and turn
the blade counter-clockwise until the nail is against the housing and stops the
blade from turning. Turn the blade clamping screw counter-clockwise with the
blade wrench and remove the screw and outer clamp washer.
3. To attach the blade, retract the lower blade guard and slip the blade over the
saw spindle against the inner clamp washer with printed side of blade out (teeth
at bottom of blade pointing forward). Place outer clamp washer on spindle so that
“flats" in washer fit “flats" on spindle. Thread on clamping screw to hold washer
in position. Place a nail through hole in blade rim so that nail rests on front of saw
shoe and keeps blade from turning. Tighten clamping screw (clockwise) firmly
with the blade wrench.
CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POW­
ER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING
THIS OR ANY OTHER ADJUST­
MENT. Loosen wing nut on left
side of sawdust ejector, raise or
lower shoe to desired depth of
cut. Allow blade tooth depth only
to project below bottom of ma­
terial. Tighten wing nut securely.
BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING THIS OR ANY
OTHER ADJUSTMENT. Loosen knob at front of saw and tilt saw base (shoe) to
cutting angle desired. Retighten knob securely.
SAW OPERATION
Rest front of saw base (shoe) on work. Line up blade with cutting line. Blade
teeth should not contact work. Lower blade guard should be free. Pull trigger and
guide saw through its cut with firm pressure but without forcing. Undue force
actually slows down the cutting and produces a rougher cut. Keep blades sharp.
Dull or incorrectly set teeth may cause saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
IF
SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER, DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY
AND THEN BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE CLEARS THE
WORK BEFORE RE-STARTING CUTTING.
POCKET CUTS
Adjust saw base (shoe) so biade
cuts at desired depth. Tilt saw
forward and rest front of base on
material to be cut. Using lever,
retract blade guard to an upward
position. Lower rear of base until
blade teeth almost touch cutting
line. Now release the blade guard
and its contact with the work will
keep it in position to open freely
as you start the cut. Start the
motor and gradually lower the
saw until its base rests flat on
the material to be cut. Advance /
saw along cutting line until cut is (
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completed. Release trigger and
allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the material.
When starting each new cut, repeat as above. Never tie the blade guard in a
raised position.
ACCESSORY RIP FENCE
The Rip Fence permits fast,
smooth rip-cuts without penciled
lines. To install, insert Rip Fence
in front slot, set Fence at desired
distance from blade and tighten
screw. The Rip Fence may also be
inserted from the opposite side of
the shoe slot.