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• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
Charging im-
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
MITRE SAWS
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
• Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level,
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face reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
• Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel
or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable
fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and
will not interfere with the blade or the guarding
system.
Without turning the tool “ON” and with no
workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through
a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no
interference or danger of cutting the fence.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in ap-
• Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like
wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars,
rods, studs, etc.
Abrasive dust causes moving parts
such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive
cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and
other plastic parts.
• Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand,
you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm
from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this
saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely
clamped or held by hand.
If your hand is placed too
close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of
injury from blade contact.
• The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or
held against both the fence and the table. Do not
feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand”
in any way.
Unrestrained or moving workpieces could
be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
• Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull
the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise
the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece
without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head
down and push the saw through the workpiece.
Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw
blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently
throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
• Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding
the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your
left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
• Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning.
The proximity
of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriously injured.
• Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the
outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece,
fence and table along the line of the cut.
Bent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause
binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There
should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
• Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools,
wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece.
Small
debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that con-
tact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
plications that produce a consider-
able amount of dust, use an OSHA compliant
dust extraction solution in accordance with the
solution’s operating instructions.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools.
It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
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• Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or
longer than the table top.
Workpieces longer or
wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely
lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a
table extension or as additional support.
Unstable
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
by any means against the spinning saw blade.
If
get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
• Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods or
tubing.
Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with your
hand into the blade.
• Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
workpiece.
This will reduce the risk of the workpiece
being thrown.
• If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
and disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to
free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with
a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or
damage to the mitre saw.
the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
Reaching with
your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
cut or when releasing the switch before the saw
head is completely in the down position.
The
braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to
be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause
explosion.
Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for a
replacement.
