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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
1.
DO NOT USE THIN KERF
BLADES
they can deflect and
contact guard and can cause
possible injury to the operator.
2.
DO NOT
operate the miter saw
until it is completely assembled
and installed according to these
instructions.
3.
IF YOU ARE NOT
thoroughly
familiar with the operation of miter
saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
4.
ALWAYS
hold the work firmly
against the fence and table.
DO NOT
perform any operation
free hand (use clamp wherever
possible).
5.
KEEP HANDS
out of the path of the
saw blade. If the workpiece you are
cutting would cause your hands to
be within 15.2 cm. of the saw blade,
the workpiece should be clamped in
place before making the cut.
6.
BE SURE
the blade is sharp, runs
freely and is free of vibration.
7.
ALLOW
the motor to come up to
full speed before starting a cut.
8.
KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
CLEAN
and free of chips or dust.
9.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE
all handles
are tight before cutting, even if the
table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10.
BE SURE
both the blade and the
collar are clean and the arbor bolt
is tightened securely.
11.
USE
only blade collars specified for
your saw.
12.
NEVER
use blades larger in
diameter than 254 mm.
13.
NEVER
apply lubricants to the
blade when it is running.
14.
ALWAYS
check the blade for
cracks or damage before operation.
Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
15.
NEVER
use blades recommended
for operation at less than 4800
RPM.
16.
ALWAYS
keep the blade guards in
place and use at all times.
17.
NEVER
reach around the saw
blade.
18.
MAKE SURE
the blade is not
contacting the workpiece before the
switch is turned ON.
19.
IMPORTANT:
After completing the
cut, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
20.
MAKE SURE
the blade has come
to a complete stop before removing
or securing the workpiece,
changing the workpiece angle or
changing the angle of the blade.
21.
NEVER
cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products.
