PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some dust created by using power tools contain chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work
with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or
to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful
chemicals.
Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works. Read
this manual to understand this miter saw and how to use it
safely.
GENERAL SAFETY IMFORMATION
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
•
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before turning it on.
•
Keep the work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
•
Don’t use in a dangerous environment.
Don’t use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain.
Keep the work area well lit.
•
Keep children away.
All visitors should be kept at a safe
distance from the work area.
•
Make the workshop childproof
with padlocks and master
switches or by removing starter keys.
•
Don’t force the tool;
It will do the job better and more
safely when used at the rate at which it is designed
to work.
•
Use the right tool.
Don’t force a tool or attachment to do
a job that it was not designed to do.
•
Use the proper extension cord.
Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Use only a cord 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or
less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
WARNING:
The use of this tool can generate and/
or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from the face
and body.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of personal injury,
do not modify this power tool or use accessories not
recommended to fit your tool.
WARNING:
Read warnings and conditions about
your carbide tipped saw blade.
• Do not operate the saw without the proper saw blade
guard in place.
• Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Care should be
taken while mounting, using and storing carbide tipped
blades to prevent accidental damage.
• Slight shocks, such as striking the tip, can seriously
damage the blade. Foreign objects on the work piece,
such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break
off.
• Before using, always visually examine the blade and tips
for cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips, or other
damage.
• Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure to heed safety
instructions and warnings can result in serious bodily
injury or loss of eyesight.
CAUTION:
Always follow proper operating
procedures as defined in this manual — even if you
are familiar with use of this or similar tools. Remember that
being careless for even a fraction of a second can result in
severe personal injury.
Handling the power cord on this product may expose you
to chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
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