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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
MITER SAWS
1.
USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.
WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOT
USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN
DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD
.
2.
DO NOT OPERATE
the miter saw until it is com-
pletely assembled and installed according to the instruc-
tions.
3.
IF YOU ARE NOT
thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation 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.
KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH
of saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be
within hazard zone 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 screw is tightened securely.
11.
USE
only blade flanges supplied for your saw.
12.
NEVER
use blades larger or smaller in diameter than
8-1/4" inches.
13.
NEVER
apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14.
ALWAYS
check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
15.
NEVER
use blades recommended for operation at
less than 6000 RPM.
16.
DO NOT
operate the saw without guards in place.
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.
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
recut 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 materi-
al. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plas-
tic parts.
29.
DISCONNECT
power before changing blades or
servicing.
30.
DISCONNECT
saw from power source and clean
the machine before leaving it.
31.
MAKE SURE
the work area is cleaned before leav-
ing the machine.
32.
THE USE
of attachments and accessories not rec-
ommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33.
SHOULD
any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
34.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety
Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to
the American National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.
35.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.