Owner`s manual

Safety instructions for Basic Saw Operations ................
Before Each Use
inspect your saw.
Disconnect The Miter Saw. To avoid injury from acci-
dental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the
setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything_
Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to
the direction arrow on blade.. The blade teeth should
always point downward at the front of the saw,.
Tighten the arbor screw
Tighten the cover plate stop screw
Check Damaged Parts. Check for:
oAlignment of moving parts,
=Damaged electric cords,
oBinding of moving parts,
oBroken parts,
oStable mounting
oFunction of arm return spring and lower guard: Push
the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed
fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the Trouble
Shooting section
o Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw
works
Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment
If any part of this miter saw if missing, bent, or broken in
any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw
off and unplug it Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the saw again._
Maintain Tools With Care.. Keep the miter saw clean for
best and safest performance_ Follow instructions for lubri-
cating.. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's spin-
ning.
Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches from tool
before turning it on
To Avoid anjury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
oUse Only Recommended Accessories_ (See "Acces-
sory" section within_) Consult this Owner's manual for
recommended accessories Follow the instructions
that come with the accessories.. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons
oChoose the right 12-inch diameter blade for the mate-
rial and the type of cutting you plan to do_
oMake sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop-
erly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the power-
head all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check
for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45 degree bevel
and repeat the check. If the blade hits anything, make
the adjustments shown in the Maintaining Maximum
Cutting Capacity section
oMake sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the collars' recessed sides ar_ facing the
blade
= Using 1/4" hex end of combination wrench (supplied)
or 1/2-inch box end wrench, make sure the arbor
screw is firmly hand tightened.
o Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is
no excessive play in any parts..
° Keep work area clean, Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.. Floor must not be slippery_
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never' use the miter
saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears
Know your miter' saw, Read and understand the
owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool.. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific poten-
tial hazards peculiar to this too!,.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts,
don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter' saw
while any parts are moving.
Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"
before plugging miter saw into a power outlet..
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool, Don't force tool or attachment to do
a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for'
any workpiece that can't be held in a solidly braced, fixed
position
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for' cutting
ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron based metals).
Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood like
products or soft metals like aluminum. Other mate-
rial may shatter, bind on the blade, or create other'
dangers.
I CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or hot
fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this, discon-
nect any dust collecting bag or' hose from the miter
saw, and remove all traces of wood dust from
inside dust traps in the miter saw.
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