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USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE
OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES
• Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses,
blocks, etc.) for workpieces large
enough to tip.
• Never use another person as a
substitute for a table extension, or as an
additional support for a workpiece that
is longer or wider than the basic miter
saw table, or to help feed, support, or
pull the workpiece.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces.
If the workpiece being cut would cause
your hand or fingers to be within 6 in.
of the saw blade the workpiece is too
small. Keep hands and fingers out of
the “no hands zone” area marked on
the saws table.
• When cutting odd shaped workpieces,
plan your work so it will not bind in
the blade and cause possible injury.
Molding, for example, must lie flat or be
held by a fixture or jig that will not let it
move when cut.
• Properly support round material such
as dowel rods, or tubing, which have
a tendency to roll when cut, causing
the blade to “bite”. This is especially
important when making angle cuts.
• NEVER tie, tape or hold the guard open
when operating the saw.
A workpiece that is
clamped, balanced and secure before
a cut may become unbalanced after
a cut is completed. An unbalanced
load may tip the saw or anything the
saw is attached to, such as a table or
workbench. When making a cut that
may become unbalanced, properly
support the workpiece and ensure the
saw is firmly bolted to a stable surface.
Personal injury may occur.
The clamp foot must
remain clamped above the base of
the saw whenever the clamp is used.
Always clamp the workpiece to the
base of the saw – not to any other part
of the work area. Ensure the clamp foot
is not clamped on the edge of the base
of the saw.
Always use a work clamp
to maintain control and reduce the risk
of workpiece damage and personal
injury.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
Do not allow familiarity
from frequent use of your miter saw to
result in a careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to
cause a severe injury. Before cutting,
if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn
the saw OFF. Unplug the saw. Do not
restart until finding and correcting
the problem.
BODY AND HAND POSITION
(FIGURE S, T, U, V, W)
Never place hands near the cutting
area. Proper positioning of your
body and hands when operating the
miter saw will make cutting easier and
safer. Keep children away. Keep all
visitors at a safe distance from the miter
saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of
the saw and workpiece. Do not force the
saw. It will do the job better and safer at
its designed rate.
ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS
(UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS
SO THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH
OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS
HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE S, T, U
& V.
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Proper cut
