Use and Care Manual

SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE MITER SAW

SAW BLADE SAFETY

1. Always wear protective gloves when handling saw blades.

2. Only use a saw blade suitable for both your miter saw and your workpiece.

• The rated diameter of the saw blade is 10 in. with 5/8 in. arbor.

• The no-load speed of the miter saw is 2000 RPM at low speed and 4500 RPM at high speed. The maximum

permissible speed of your saw blade should always be higher than the no-load rotational speed of the saw.

3. Never use damaged or deformed saw blades. Only use sharp blades.

4. Install the saw blade in the correct direction indicated in the instruction (see “Changing the Saw Blade”).

5. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or workpiece near the saw

blade or the cutting path of the saw.

6. Never reach around saw blade or reach in back of the saw blade.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Operate in a well ventilated area. Keep the floor area around the miter saw level and free of slippery substances

or other tripping hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles to protect your eyes from sparks and saw dust. Use hearing protection to

protect yourself from hearing loss.

3. Sawdust is harmful to your health. Use dust masks or other respiratory protection during operation and cleaning.

4. Wear work gloves when handling saw blades and during cutting operations, especially when cutting metal. Sparks

and metal chips may be generated.

5. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry (rings, watches, etc.) when operating the miter saw. Inappropriate clothing

and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in. Always wear non-slip footwear and tie back long hair.

6. Always turn off and unplug the miter saw before making any adjustments or repair tasks. Never adjust the miter

saw or the workpiece while the saw the running.

PREPARING THE MITER SAW

1. When transporting the miter saw, carry it by either the carrying handle or the base. Never carry the device by

its guards or its accessories. Make sure that the lower part of the saw blade is covered by the blade guard during

transportation.

2. Securely bolt the miter saw onto a miter saw stand or a workbench before operating.

3. Examine the miter saw for any damaged or missing parts. Replace or repair damaged parts before operation.

Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fasteners are properly tightened.

WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all the specific rules for your miter saw before attempting

to assemble or operate your miter saw.