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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Safety Rules
▶ Double-Insulated Tools
Double insulation
is a design concept used in
electric power tools which eliminates the need for
the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system. It is a recognized and approved
system by Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA and
Federal OSHA authorities.
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Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician.
WHEN
SERVICING,
USE
ONLY
IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
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POLARIZED PLUGS. Your tool is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other);
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, do not change the plug in
any way.
Safety instructions for miter saws
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.
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 miter saw table can tip if
not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
workpiece tips, it can 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.
The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade.
If
confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece
could 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
the miter saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop
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 miter saw.
After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece.
Reaching with
your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete
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.
Avoid overheating saw blade tips.
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