ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAWS
1.
WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.
WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOT USE
BLADES WITH DEEP GUILLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT
AND CONTACT GUARD.
2.
WARNING:
Do not operate the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
3.
IF YOU ARE NOT
thoroughly familiar with the operation of
compound miter saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
4.
DO NOT
perform any operation freehand. Secure or clamp
workpiece firmly against fence.
5.
WARNING:
Keep hands out of path of saw blade. If the workpiece
you are cutting would cause your hand to be within 4” of the saw
blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making
cut.
6.
BE SURE
blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.
7.
ALLOW
the motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.
8.
KEEP
motor air slots clean and free of chips.
9.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE
all clamp handles are tight before cutting
even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops.
10.
BE SURE
blade and flanges are clean and that arbor bolt is
tightened securely.
11.
ONLY USE
blade flanges specified for your saw.
12.
NEVER
use blades larger or smaller in diameter than 10”.
13.
NEVER
apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.
14.
ALWAYS
check the blade for cracks or damage before
operating. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
15.
NEVER
use blades recommended for operation at less than
6000 RPM.
16.
USE
the blade guard at all times.
17.
ALWAYS
keep the lower blade guard in place and operating
properly.
18.
NEVER
reach around or behind saw blade.
19.
MAKE SURE
blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is
turned on.
20.
NEVER
lock the switch in the "ON" position.
21.
IMPORTANT:
After completing cut, release power switch and
wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised
position.
22.
TURN OFF
tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving
workpiece or changing settings.
23.
DO NOT
remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade has
stopped.
24.
NEVER
cut ferrous metals or masonry.
25.
NEVER
re-cut small pieces.
26.
PROVIDE
adequate support to the sides of the saw table for
long workpieces.
27.
NEVER
use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or
gases.
28.
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.
29.
DISCONNECT
power by unplugging tool before changing blade
or servicing.
30.
DISCONNECT
saw from power source before leaving it.
31.
MAKE SURE
the work area is cleaned before leaving the
machine.
