Operating instructions

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS SINGLE BEVEL COMPOUND
MITER SAW
10. BE SURE both the blade and the collar
are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened
securely.
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES
they can deflect and contact guard and can
cause possible injury to the operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until
it is completely assembled and installed
according to these instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with
the operation of miter saws, seek guidance
from your supervisor, instructor or
other qualified person.
11. USE only blade collars specified for your
saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger in diameter
than 10 inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade
when it is running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace a cracked
or damaged blade immediately.
4. ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly against
the fence and table. DO NOT perform any
operation freehand. Use a clamp to secure
the workpiece whenever possible.
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw
blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would
cause your hands to be within 6-3/8 in.of the
saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped
in place before making the cut.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for
operation at less than 5000 RPM.
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place,
and use at all times.
17. NEVER reach around the saw blade.
18. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is turned ON.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely
and is free of vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full
speed before starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN
and free of chips or dust.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are
tight before cutting, even if the table is
positioned in one of the positive stops.
19. IMPORTANT: After completing the cut,
release the trigger and wait for the blade to
stop before returning the saw to the raised
position.
20. MAKE SURE the blade has come to a
complete stop before removing or securing
the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle
or changing the angle of the blade.
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