Black & Decker Powerful Solutions SMS216 User manual

Powerful Solutions TM
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SMS216

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Intended use
Your Black& Decker sliding compound mitre saw has been
designed for sawing wood, plastic and non-ferrous metal
only.
Safety instructions
General power tool safety warnings
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow allinstructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below
referstoyourmainsoperated(corded)powertool orbattery
operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Clutteredand dark
areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cordsuitablefor outdoorusereducestherisk ofelectric
shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a Residual Current Device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Amoment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switchorenergisingpowertoolsthathavetheswitchon
invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. Awrenchorakeyleft attachedtoa
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. Thecorrectpowertoolwilldo
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will make sure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Additional power tool safety warnings
Donotusecracked, bent,damagedordeformedsaw
blades.
Replacethetable insertwhenworn.
Donotuse bladesoflarger orsmallerdiameter than
recommended.Fortheproper bladeratingrefer tothe
technicaldata.Useonlythebladesspecifiedinthismanual,
complyingwithEN847-1.
DonotuseHigh SpeedSteel(HSS)saw blades.
Weargloveswhenhandlingsawbladesandroughmaterial
(sawbladesshouldbecarriedinaholder whenpracticable).
Usethedustbagprovidedwhensawingwood.
Warning! Contact with or inhalation of dusts arising from
sanding applications may endanger the health of the
operator and possible bystanders. Wear a dust mask
specifically designed for protection against dust and fumes
andensurethatpersonswithinorenteringtheworkareaare
also protected.
Consider using specially designed noise-reduction
blades.
Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.
This mitre saw has been designed for sawing wood,
plastic and non-ferrous metal only.
Do not operate the machine without the guard in
position. Do not operate the machine if the guard does
not function or is not maintained properly.
Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when performing
bevel cuts.
Keep the surrounding area of the machine well
maintained and free of loose materials, e.g. chips and
off-cuts.
Ensure the machine and the work area are provided
with adequate general or localised lighting.
Do not allow untrained people to operate this machine.
Ensure that the blade is mounted correctly before use.
Makesurethatthebladerotatesinthecorrectdirection.
Keep the blade sharp.
Observethemaximumspeedmarkedonthesawblade.
The laser fitted must never be exchanged with a
different type of laser. Repairs to the laser should be
carried out by authorised repair agents or Black &
Decker service staff.
Disconnectthemachineformthemainsbeforecarrying
out any maintenance or when changing the blade.
Never perform any cleaning, maintenance, removal of
any off-cuts or other parts of the work piece form the
cutting area when the machine is running and the saw
head is not in the rest position.
When possible, always mountthe machine to a bench.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece held with a
clamping device or a vice is more secure than when
held with the hand.
Alwaysfirmlyclampthepiecetobeworked.Donotwork
with pieces that are too small to clamp, otherwise, the
distance of the hands to the rotating saw blade is too
small. Always use extra support when sawing long
workpieces.
Make sure all locking knobs and handles are tight
before starting any operation.
Never use your saw without the table insert.
Neverplaceeitherhandinthebladeareawhenthesaw
is connected to the mains supply.
Never attempt tostop the machine in motion rapidly by
jamming a tool or other means against the blade;
serious accidents can be caused unintentionally in this
way.
Before using any accessory consult the instruction
manual. The improper use of an accessory can cause
damage.
Do not use any abrasive discs.
Raise the blade from the table insert in the workpiece
prior to releasing the on/of switch.
Donotwedgeanythingagainstthefantoholdthemotor
shaft.
Warning! Additionalsafetywarnings formitre saws.
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The blade guard on your saw will automatically raise
when the arm is brought down; it will lower over the
blade when the arm is raised. The guard can be raised
by hand when installing or removing saw blades orfor
inspection of the saw. Never raise the blade guard
manually unless the machine is switched off.
Checkperiodicallythatthemotorairslotsarecleanand
free of chips.
Do not work with material containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered to be carcinogenic.
Never make the warning signs on the power tool
unrecognisable.
Never stand on the power tool. Seriousinjuries could
occur when the power tool tips over or when coming in
contact with the saw blade.
Donottakeholdofthesawbladeafterworkingbeforeit
has cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while
working.
Advance the saw blade against the workpiece only
when it is switched on. Otherwise, the danger of kick-
back exists when the saw blade catches in the
workpiece.
Theintendeduseisdescribedinthisinstructionmanual.
Theuseofanyaccessoryorattachmentorperformance
of any operation with this tool other than those
recommendedinthis instructionmanualmay presenta
risk of personal injury and/or damage to property.
Never place hands near cutting area. Keep hands
outsidethe“NoHandsZone”whichincludesentiretable
and is labelled by “No Hands” symbols.
Toavoidinjury from materialsbeingthrown, unplugthe
sawtoavoidaccidentalstarting,andthenremovesmall
materials.
Before use and after any maintenance the blade guard
must be checked to ensure proper function. This test
must be performed with the saw switched off and
unplugged. The arm must be raised and lowered to
ensure the guard covers the blade and the blade does
not contact the guard. If the guard fails to operate
correctly, have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repairagent.CallBlack&Deckercustomerservicesfor
you nearest service agent.
Residual risks
The following risks are inherent to the use ofsaws:
Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks cannot be avoided, these are:
Impairment of hearing.
Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the
rotating saw blade.
Risk of injury when changing the blade.
Risk of squeezing fingers when opening the guards.
Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when sawing wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.
Additional safety instructions for lasers
This laser complies with class 1M according to IEC
60825-1:2007. Do not replace a laser diode with a different
type. If the laser is damaged, have the laser repaired by an
authorisedrepairagent.Donotusethelaserforanypurpose
other than projecting laser lines.
Neverlookintothelaserbeamdirectlyandintentionally.
Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.
Do not set up the tool where the laser beam can cross
any person at head height.
Do not let children come near the laser.
Warning! Avoid direct eyecontact. Laser radiated when
laserguideisturnedon.Avoiddirecteyecontact.Alwaysun-
plug the mitre saw from power source before making any
adjustment.
A laser pointer is not a toy and should not come into
hands of children. Misuse of this appliance can lead to
irreparable eye injuries.
Anyadjustmenttoincreasethelaserpowerisforbidden.
Any liability for damages as a result of not following
these safety instructions will be rejected.
When using the laser pointer, do not point the laser
beamtowardspeopleand/orreflectingsurfaces.Evena
laser beam of lower intensity may cause eye damage.
Therefore, do not look directly into the laser beam.
Thelaserpointerincludesnoservicingcomponents.Do
not open the housing otherwise the guarantee is void.
Safety of others
This tool is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values stated in the
technical data and the declaration of conformity have been
measured in accordance with a standard test method
provided by EN 61029 and may be used for comparing one
toolwithanother.Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluemay
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Warning! The vibrationemission value during actual useof
thepower toolcan differ fromthedeclared valuedepending
onthewaysinwhichthetoolisused.Thevibrationlevelmay
increase above the level stated.
When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety
measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons
regularly using power tools in employment,an estimationof
vibrationexposure should consider, theactual conditions of
useandthewaythetoolisused,includingtakingaccountof
all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the
tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to
the trigger time.
Labels on tools
Electrical safety
Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythe
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Voltage drops
In-rush currents cause short-time voltage drops.Under
unfavourablepowersupplyconditions,otherequipmentmay
be affected.
If the system impedance of the power supply Zmax<0.34,
disturbances are unlikely to occur.
Using an extension cable
Always use an approved extension cable suitable for
the powerinput of this tool (see technical data). Before
use, inspect the extension cable for signs of damage,
wear and ageing.Replace the extensioncable if
damagedordefective.Whenusingacablereel,always
unwindthecablecompletely.Useofanextensioncable
not suitable for the power input of the tool or which is
damaged or defective may result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
Features
1. Laser on/off switch
2. Main operating handle
3. Motor housing
4. Moveable lower guard
5. Bench mounting holes
6. Kerf plate
7. Mitre lock knob
8. Mitre detent lever
9. Mitre position pointer
10. Mitre scale
11. Table
12. Left-hand fence
13. Laser
14. Carriage locking knob
15. Rear carry handle
16. Carriage
17. Saw dust outlet
18. Metal upper guard
19. Removable brush cap
20. Bevel scale
21. Bevel scale pointer
22. Bevel lock handle
23. Right-hand fence
24. Saw blade
25. On/off switch
26. Saw arm release lever
Fig Q to S
41. Spindle lock
42. Left-hand high sliding fence
43. High sliding fence clamp
44. Work piece clamp
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Wear ear protection.
Wear a dust mask.
This product is not to be used by children
under 16
Keepfingersandarmsawayfromrotationalsaw
blades.
Wear gloves when handling saw blades.
Laser radiation.
Do not look into the laser beam.
Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the power
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Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Note: This tool is accurately adjusted before shipping from
thefactory.Checkthefollowingaccuracyandreadjustthem
if necessary in order to obtain the best results in operation.
Laser beam
The laser beam alignmentis set at manufacturing source
and is not user adjustable.
Mitre angle adjustment (fig. B)
The sliding compound mitre saw scale can be easily read
showingmitreangles from0° to45° tothe leftandthe right.
The most common angle cut setting slots have positive
stops, permitting fast adjustments to the required position.
Followtheprocessbelowforthequickestandmostaccurate
adjustments.
Mitre lock knob (fig. B)
The mitre lock knob (7) allows the saw to be set to specific
angles other than the preset angles of 0°,15°,22.5°,31.6°,
and45°, whichareset usingthe mitre detent lever (8).
Adjusting the bevel stops at 90° and 45° (fig. C - E)
Loosenthebevellockhandle(22)andmovethecutting
head all the way to the right and tighten the bevel lock
handle.
Useasquaretoset thebladeat90° tothetable(fig.D).
If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nut (29)
andadjustthebolt(28)withthewrenchsothattheblade
is 90° to the table.
Tighten the lock nut (29).
Align the bevel indicator (21) with the 0° mark by
adjusting the screw (27).
When adjusting the 45° stop, make sure that the left-hand
high sliding fence (42) is adjusted so that the cutting head
can be moved to the 45° position (fig.P).
Releasethehighslidingfenceclamp(43)andmovethe
high fence (42) away from the blade.
Tighten the high sliding fence clamp (43).
Follow the same procedures for the 90° but move the
cutting head to the left and use the lock nut (31) and
adjustment bolt (30).
Adjusting the fence (fig. F - G)
Lowerthecuttingheadandpushinthecarriagelockpin
(34). Make sure that the table is in 0° mitre position.
Place a combination square against the fence (12) and
next to the saw blade (24) (fig. F).
Ifthebladedoesnotcontactthesquarealongit’slength,
loosenthetwoscrews(33)(fig.G) andadjustthefence.
Tighten the two screws (33).
Bench mounting (fig. H)
Note: We highly recommend that you bolt this mitre saw
securely to a work bench to gain the maximum stability of
your machine. Make sure that the machine is fixed to a
bench whenever possible.
Locate and mark the four bolt holes on the bench.
Drill the bench with an Ø10 mm drill bit.
Bolt the mitre saw onto the bench with bolts, washers
and nuts.
Note: These fasteners are not supplied with the tool.
Use
Placeyourhandsno closerthat150mmfromtheblade.
Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence
when cutting. Keep your hands in position until the
switchhasbeenreleasedandthebladehascompletely
stopped.
Alwaysmakedryruns(withoutpower)beforefinishcuts
so that you can check the path of the blade.
Do not cross your hands.
Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper
balance.
As you move the saw arm left and right, follow it and
stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
Sightthroughtheguardlouvreswhenfollowingapencil
line.
Basic pullover mitre saw operations
Alwaysuse thework piece clamp(44) to hold thework
piece firmly. Two holes (32) are provided for the clamp
(fig. G).
Warning! Make sure that the workpiece is securely held in
place withthe clamp before operation. Severe personal
injury can occur if the workpiece is not secured.
Always position the work piece againstthe fence. Any
piecethatisbowedorwarpedandcannotbeheldflaton
thetableoragainstfencemaytrapthebladeandshould
not be used.
Pullover cut (fig. I & J)
Warning! Neverpullthecuttingheadassemblyandrotating
blade toward you during the cut. The blade may try to climb
up on the top of the workpiece, causing the cutting head
assembly and spinning blade to kick back.Never lower the
rotating saw blade down before pulling the cutting head to
the front of the saw.
Unlock the carriage (16) with the lock knob (14) and
allow the cutting head assembly to move freely.
Move the cutting head to the required mitre angle and
bevel angle in accordance with the mitre cut and bevel
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Holdthemainoperatinghandle(2)andpullthecarriage
(16)forwarduntilthecentreofthesawbladeisoverthe
front of the work piece.
Operate the on/off switch (25)and press the saw arm
release lever (26) to lower the cutting head.
When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
leading edge of the workpiece.
Slowly move the main operating handle (2) toward the
fence to complete the cut.
Release the on/off switch (25) and allow the blade to
stop before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Chop cut
Slidethecuttingheadtotherearpositionasfarasitwill
go, and lock the carriage (16) with the lock knob (14).
Operate the on/off switch (25)and press the saw arm
release lever (26) to lower the cutting head.
When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
workpiece.
Release the on/off switch (25) and allow the blade to
stop before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Mitre cut
Switch the laser on/off switch (1) to on.
Loosenthemitrelockknob(7)andmovethetabletothe
requiredangle.Therearepresetstopsat0°,15°,22.5°,
31.6°, and 45°. Tighten the mitre lock knob (7).
For any other angle use the mitre lock knob (fig. B) to
set the mitre to the required angle.
Operate the on/off switch (25), then press the saw arm
release lever (26) and lower the cutting head.
Release the on/off switch (25) and allow the blade to
stop before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Operating the high sliding fence for all bevel and
compound mitre cuts
The moveable part of the left side of the fence can be
adjustedtoprovidemaximumsupportoftheworkpiece
near the blade, while allowing the saw to bevel to a full
47° left. The sliding distance is limited by stops in both
directions.
Adjusting the fence (fig. R)
Loosen the high sliding fence clamp (43) and slide the
fence to the left.
Make a dry run with the saw switched off and check for
clearance.
Adjustthefence tobe ascloseto theblade aspractical
to provide maximum work piece support, without
interfering with the up and down movement of the arm.
Tighten the high sliding fence clamp (43) to secure the
fence in place.
Warning! The guide groove can become clogged with
sawdust. Use a stick or low pressure air to clear the guide
groove.
Bevel cut
Make sure thatthe high sliding fence is adjusted to the
correct orientation before adjusting the bevel angle.
Loosenthebevellockhandle(22)(fig.E)and movethe
cutting head to the required angle. Tighten the bevel
lock handle (22).
Operate the on/off switch (25), then press the saw arm
release lever (26) and lower the cutting head.
Make sure that the arm is securely locked when bevelling.
Release the on/off switch (25) and allow the blade to
stop before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Compound cut
Make sure thatthe high sliding fence is adjusted to the
correct orientation before adjusting the bevel angle to
make a compound cut.
Acompoundcut isacombinationof mitrecutand bevelcut.
Switch the laser on/off switch (1) to on.
Refer to the above procedures to perform this cut.
Release the on/off switch (25) and allow the blade to
stop before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Base moulding cut
Basemouldingcanbecutverticalagainstthefenceorflaton
the table.
Refer to the following table:
Settings Vertical position
(back of moulding
is against the
fence)
Horizontal position
(Back of moulding
is flat on the table)
Bevel angle 0° 45°
Moulding position Left side Right
side Left side Right side
Inside
corner Mitre angle Left at 45° Right at 45° 0° 0°
Moulding
position Bottom against
table
Bottom
against
table
Top
against
fence
Bottom
against
fence
Finished
side Keepleft side of
cut
Keep
rightside
of cut
Keepleft
side of
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Crown moulding cut
Crown moulding can only be cut flat on the table with this
mitre saw.
Thismitresawhasspecialmitrestopson31.6°leftand
right and a bevel indication at 33.9° for special crown
moulding,i.e.52°betweenthebackofthemouldingand
the top flat surface that fits against the ceiling; 38°
between the back of the moulding and the bottom flat
surface thatfits against the wall.
Refertothefollowingtabletomakethiscrownmoulding
cut:
Note: .Thesespecialstopscan notbeusedwith 45°crown
moulding.
Note: Since most rooms do not have angles of exactly90°,
fine tuning is needed, always make a test cut to confirm the
correct angles.
Setting the cutting depth (fig. L)
The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive
shallow cuts.
Adjustthecuttingheaddownuntiltheteethoftheblade
are at the required depth of cut.
While holding the upper arm in position, turn the stop
knob (35) until it touches the stop plate (36).
Checkthebladedepthby movingthecuttingheadfront
toback throughthefull motionof atypicalcut alongthe
control arm.
Carrying the tool (fig. M)
Loosenthemitre lockknob (7) andturn thetableall the
way to the right. Lock the table at the 45° mitre angle.
Pullthecuttingheadtothefrontofthesawandlock the
carriage with the lock knob (14).
Lower the cutting head and push in the lock pin (34)
(fig. G).
Carry the mitre saw with the main operating handle (2)
and the rear carrying handle (15).
Blade and tooth type
Your mitre saw has beensupplied with a negative rake saw
blade. It is advisable to use a negative rake blade when
replacing your saw blade.
TCG type - For cutting aluminium sheets, tubing
extrusions and other non-ferrous metals such as
copper, brass. When cutting non-ferrous metals, a
negative rake saw blade should be used.
ATB type - For general cutting and trimming of wood,
plywood, and sizing pressboard, hardboard, and
particle board, when a neat cut is needed.
Changing blades (fig. N - P)
Warning! To avoid injury from accidental starting, always
remove the power plug from the power source before
Outside
corner Mitre angle Right at 45° Left at 45° 0° 0°
Moulding
position Bottom against
table
Bottom
against
table
Top
against
fence
Bottom
against
fence
Finished
side Keepleft side of
cut
Keep
rightside
of cut
Keep
rightside
of cut
Keep
rightside
of cut
Settings Left side Right side
Inside
corner Mitre angle Right 31.6° 31.6°left
Bevel
angle 33.9° 33.9°
Moulding
position Top against fence Bottom against fence
Finished
side Keep left side of cut Keepleft sideof cut
Outside
corner Mitre angle Right 31.6° left 31.6°
Bevel
angle 33.9° 33.9°
Moulding
position Bottom against fence Top against fence
Finished
side Keep right side of cut Keep right side of cut
Settings Vertical position
(back of moulding
is against the
fence)
Horizontalposition
(Back of moulding
is flat on the table)
Bevel angle 0° 45°
Material Tooth type 600 ~ 100T 24 ~100T
TCG ATB
Wood Lumber ••
Plywood ••
Hardboard ••
Chipboard ••
Plastic PVC •
ABS •
Acrylic •
PC •
PS •
Non-ferrous
metal Aluminium •
Copper •

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changing the blades. Use correctly sharpened saw blades.
Observethemaximum speedand toothtypemarked on the
sawblade. Only use Black& Decker recommendedblades.
To replace the blade (24), proceed as follows:
Using a screwdriver, loosen but do not remove the
screw (37). Do not remove the screw completely as it
will make re-assembly difficult.
Using a screwdriver, loosen but do not remove the
screw (38). Do not remove the screw completely as it
will make re-assembly difficult.
Press the saw arm release lever (26) and rotate the
moveable lower guard (4) counter clockwise and clear
of the blade. Use one hand to hold the guard in place
(fig. O).
Move the spindleguard plate (40) counter clockwise
(fig. O) to give you access to the spindle bolt (39) that
attaches the blade to the mitre saw.
Press the spindle lock button (41) which is located on
the motor housing to lock the saw blade and prevent it
from rotating.
Using the supplied blade spanner, turn the spindle
bolt (39)in aclockwise direction toremove thebolt and
the blade (24).
Fit a replacement blade, make sure that the teeth are
pointing downward and the direction marking on the
blade is the same as that on the mitre saws guard
(clockwise) (fig O).
Looselyfitthespindlebolt(39)byhandandturncounter
clockwise.
Press the spindle lock button (41) which is located on
the motor housing to lock the saw blade and prevent it
from rotating.
Use the blade spanner to tighten the spindle bolt (39)
until the blade is secure.
Allow the moveable lower guard (4) to return to its
original position covering the blade.
Move the spindle guard plate (40) into its original
position and tighten the two screws (37 and 38).
Warning! Never press the spindle lock while the blade is
rotating. Be sure to hold the guard bracket down and firmly
tighten the guard bracket screw after installing the blade.
Warning! Theguardbracketmustbereturned toits original
position and the screw tightened before activating the saw.
Failuretodo so mayallow theguard tocontactthespinning
saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe
personal injury.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory
used. Black & Decker andPiranha accessories are
engineered to high quality standards and designed to
enhance the performance ofyour tool. By using these
accessories you will getthe very best from your tool.
Warning! Do not carry the machine by the guard.
Maintenance
Yourtoolhasbeendesignedtooperateoveralongperiodof
time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning. Regularlyclean the ventilation slots with a
clean, dry paint brush. To clean the tool, use only mild soap
andadampcloth.Neverletanyliquidgetinsidethetooland
never immerse any part of the tool into liquid.
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, turn the unit off and
disconnect the tool from the power source before installing
andremovingaccessories,beforeadjustingorchangingset-
ups or when makingrepairs. Be sure the trigger switchis in
the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safelydispose of the old plug.
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! Noconnectionistobemadetotheearthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your Black& Decker product
needs replacement,or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separatecollectionofusedproductsandpackaging
allowsmaterialsto berecycledandused again.Re-
use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Separate collection. This product must not be
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Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
Youcancheckthelocationofyournearestauthorisedrepair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.
Cutting capacities
Technical data
Level of sound pressure according to EN61029:
Sound pressure (LpA) 98 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3 dB(A)
Sound power (LWA) 111 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3 dB(A)
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) according to
EN61029:
Vibration emission value (ah) 3.32 m/s2,
uncertainty (K) 1.5 m/s2
EC declaration of conformity
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE
SMS216
Black & Decker declares that these products described
under "technical data" are in compliance with:
98/37/EC (until Dec. 28, 2009), 2006/42/EC (from Dec. 29,
2009), EN61029-1, EN61029-2-9
For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the
following address or refer to the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black
& Decker.
Kevin Hewitt
Vice-President Global Engineering
Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough,
Berkshire, SL1 3YD
United Kingdom
07-10-2009
Guarantee
Black&Deckerisconfidentofthequalityofitsproductsand
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement
is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory
rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the European
Free Trade Area.
IfaBlack &Deckerproductbecomesdefectiveduetofaulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker
guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products
subjected to fair wear and tearor replace such products to
make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:
The product has been used for trade, professional or
hire purposes.
The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.
The product has sustained damage through foreign
objects, substances or accidents.
Repairs have been attempted by persons other than
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service
staff.
Max cross cut x depth of cut 62 mm x 305 mm
Max bevel 45° 30 mm x 305 mm
Max mitre 45° 62 mm x 212 mm
Max capacity at 33.9° x 31.6°
compound 45 mm x 254 mm
SMS216 TYPE 1
Voltage Vac 230
Power input W 1500
No-load speed min 4800
Blade diameter mm 216
Blade bore mm 30
Blade body thickness mm 1.8
max cross-cut capacity 90° mm 305
max mitre capacity 45° mm 212
max depth of cut 90° mm 62
max depth of bevel cross-cut mm 30
Mitre (max positions) left 47°
right 47°
Bevel (max positions) left 47°
right 0°
Weight kg 13.5

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To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchasetotheselleroranauthorisedrepairagent.Youcan
checkthelocationofyournearestauthorisedrepairagentby
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-
sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
Please visit our websitewww.blackanddecker.co.uk to
registeryour new Black& Deckerproduct andto be keptup
to date on new products and special offers. Further
information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available atwww.blackanddecker.co.uk.

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Register your product online at www.blackanddecker.co.uk/productregistration or send your name, surname and product
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