Use And Care Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Never leave tool running unattended.
Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
• To reduce the risk of injury, return the
saw head to the full rear position after
each crosscut operation.
• Always make sure that the miter
table and head assembly (bevel
function) are locked in position
BEFORE operating your saw. Lock the
miter table by securely tightening the
miter locking handle. Lock the head
assembly (bevel function) by securely
tightening the bevel locking knob.
• Support long workpieces when
cutting to minimize the risk of blade
pinching or kickback. The saw may
slip, walk or slide while cutting long or
heavy boards.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to hit the blade.
Always make sure you have good
balance. Never operate your saw on
the floor or in a crouched position.
• Never use solvents to clean plastic
parts. Solvents could dissolve or
otherwise damage the material.
• Do not turn the motor switch on and
off rapidly. This could cause the blade
to loosen, which could create a hazard.
Should this ever occur, stand clear
and allow the saw blade to come to
a complete stop. Disconnect the saw
from the power source and tighten the
blade bolt securely.
• Never lift this tool by gripping the
switch handle or by the miter fence.
This may cause misalignment. Always
lock the head assembly in the “DOWN”
position and carry the saw by holding
the base or lift it using the carrying
handle/support bracket.
• Always check the tool for damaged
parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine whether it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, broken parts
and any other condition that may
affect the tool’s operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualified person.
• Use proper extension cord. Make
sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
Recommended sizes of extension cords:
Tool’s
ampere
rating
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
Cord size in AWG. (minimum)
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0-6
120 V~
18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12 Not recommended