Support the work piece
WARNING:
Never use the help of another person as a substitute for a table extension, as
support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the basic mitre table. Never have another
person help feed, support, or pull the work piece instead of using table extensions.
Fig.8
•
Use the fence.
Align the work piece flush against the fence. This will help to
eliminate the tendency of the blade teeth to bind. The fence can
be used to support mitre, bevel, and compound cuts.
•
Use a work-piece clamp (included).
The work-piece clamp fits into the clamp mounting holes on the
back of the fence. Securely clamp the work piece to the mitre
able. (See Fig. 8.)
t
WARNING:
When using the work-piece clamp included or
a C-clamp (sold separately) to secure the work piece, clamp the work piece on one
side of the blade
ONLY. The work piece MUST remain unclamped on the
other side of the blade to prevent the blade
from binding in the work piece.
The work piece binding the blade will cause the motor to stall and
cause
kickback, resulting in possible serious injury.
Pay attention to body and hand positions.
Proper positioning of the body and hands when operating the Compound Mitre Saw will make
utting easier and safer. Never place hands near the cutting area.
c
Hold the work piece firmly against the fence. Keep hands in position until the ON/OFF trigger switch
as been released and the blade has completely stopped.
h
Start the Compound Mitre Saw
WARNING:
Always hold the cutting handle firmly, because the starting and stopping action of
the motor may cause the handle to move up or down slightly.
ly outlet.
1.
Plug the Compound Mitre Saw into a power-supp
2. Push the safety lock-off button while
squeezing the ON/OFF trigger switch to turn the tool
ON. Wait a few seconds to allow the blade to reach
full speed. (See Fig. 9.)
WARNING:
Always keep hands and fingers away
from the cutting area. Any part of the body coming into
contact with a moving blade will result in serious injury.
Fig.9
Work-piece
clamp
(included)
Safety
lock-off
button
Cutting handle
Trigger
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