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NEVER
reach behind, under, or within three inches of the
blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for
any reason.
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NEVER
hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
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NEVER
reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or
anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
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AVOID
AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-
TIONS
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the blade.
ALWAYS
make sure you have good
balance.
NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in
a crouched position.
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NEVER
stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
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ALWAYS
release the power switch and allow the saw
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
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DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY.
This could cause the saw blade to loosen and
could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear
and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop.
Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely
retighten the blade bolt.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS.
All repairs, whether electrical
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest autho-
rized service center.
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WHEN SERVICING,
use only identical Ryobi replace-
ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
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NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite
fumes.
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POLARIZED PLUGS.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this tool has 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. Do not change the plug in any
way.
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IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING
or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the
power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power
source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts re-
placed before resuming operation.
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DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDI-
CATION.
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ALWAYS STAY ALERT!
Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake.
ALWAYS REMEMBER
that a careless fraction
on a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
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DO NOT ABUSE CORD.
Never yank cord to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
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USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use only
extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use with
outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use".
Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than
the saw's rating. Always disconnect the extension cord
from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the
extension cord.
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DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF.
Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
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KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
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ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
while cut-
ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw
may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
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BEFORE MAKING A CUT,
be sure all adjustments are
secure.
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BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS.
Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
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NEVER TOUCH BLADE
or other moving parts during
use for any reason.
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BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece.
Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.
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MAKE SURE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM (BEVEL
FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OP-
ERATING YOUR SAW.
Lock the miter table by securely
tightening the miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel
function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.
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NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER
hold onto
or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side of
the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
end and kicking up.
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NEVER
cut more than one piece at a time.
DO NOT
STACK
more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
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NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
Al-
ways place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and
position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always
use the fence.
