Instruction manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
MITER SAWS
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is
assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor,
or another qualified person if you are not familiar
with the operation of this machine.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.
4. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When
using carbide-tipped blades, make sure they have a
negative hook angle. Do not use blades with deep gullets
as they can deflect and contact guard.
5. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. Secure or
clamp workpiece firmly against fence.
6. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to
be within the hazard zone of the saw blade, the
workpiece should be clamped in place before
making cut.
7. BE SURE blade is sharp, runs free, and is free of
vibration.
8. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting cut.
9. KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.
10. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight
before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one
of the positive stops.
11. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor
screw is tightened securely.
12. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.
13. USE PROPER BLADE SIZE and type.
14. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
15. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
16. NEVER reach around or behind saw blade.
17. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece
before switch is turned on.
18. NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position.
19. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch
and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning
saw to raised position.
20. TURN OFF tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.
21. DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade
has stopped.
22. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
23. NEVER recut small pieces.
24. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE work-
pieces.
25. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
26. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to
clean plastic parts.
27. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT
THE MACHINE from the power source before
installing or removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.
28. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the
machine from the power source, and clean the
table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK
THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent
unauthorized use.
29. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this tool is available from the
Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue,
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851. Information is also
available from the National Safety Council, 1121
Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please
refer to the American National Standards Institute
ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking
Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
1910.213 Regulations.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.