BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter
table by securely tightening the miter lock levers.
Lock the saw arm by securely tightening the bevel
lock knob.
• 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 blade
from contacting the cut off piece.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter
table and position it firmly against the fence as a
backstop. Always use the fence.
• NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of
the moving blade and its cutting path with hands and
fingers for any reason.
• 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, while the saw is running or the
blade is turning.
• NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment
to any cutting angle while the saw is running or the
blade is rotating.
• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you
have good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw on
the floor or in a crouched position.
• ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the
saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the
workpiece or changing settings.
• 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 replaced before resuming operation.
• ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of the saw) to cause
a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury.
• IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it
must be replaced by an authorized service center or
electrician.
• NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to
a power source.
• ALWAYS carry the tool only by the base.
• AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser
guide.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should
be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have
3-prong grounding type plugs. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the
"OFF" position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line
connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the machine.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP OR
WET LOCATIONS.
Your machine is wired for 120 volts, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source,
make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position.
DOUBLE INSULATION
The double insulated system is designed to protect the user from shock resulting from a break
in the tool’s internal insulation. However, it is important to observe normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
NOTE:
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to the nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use identical replacement parts when servicing.
NOTE: The manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are
representative only and may not be exact depictions of the actual labeling or accessories included. They are intended for
illustrative purposes only.
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