Black & Decker TRIMCAT 2832 - Manual (Page 3)

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and sate
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and
when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEY AND WRENCH. Form habit of checking to see that
key and adjusting wrench is removed from tool before turning it on.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on the switch.
Be sure the switch is off when charging.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired.
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 by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Flave defective
switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does
not turn it on and off.
DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVE BATTERY PACK before changing blades, making cutting depth or
bevel adjustments, inspecting, and cleaning.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER Never wedge or tie lower
guard open.Check operation of lower guard before each use. Do not use if
lower guard does not close briskly and completely over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
Do not use saw until the lower guard is returned to the proper working order.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling, overload,
kickback, and give a cleaner cut.
DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away from blades.
Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove cut material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades continue to coast after trigger is released. Never place your
hand on the work surface in front of or behind the saw.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown in
Figure 8 to minimize the risk of overload and kickback from blade pinching.
Resting the saw on the work piece should be done on the larger portion of the
work and the smaller piece should be cut off.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw begins to stall
rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release the switch immedi­
ately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp. Don’t force tool. Stay
alert. Exercise control. Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving. A more detailed explanation of kickback follows in the oper­
ation section of this manual.
LOWER GUARD. When necessary for accurate starts or when pocket cutting,
raise lower guard with the retracting lever.
ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use only blades with 10mm diameter arbor.