Tradesman M2501W, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
PLAN YOUR WORK
Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a
different tool for any workpiece that can’t be held
in a solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: This machine is NOT designed for cutting
masonry, masonry products & ferrous metals (steel,
iron, and iron-based metals.) Use this miter saw to cut
only wood and wood by-products. Other material may
shatter, bind the blade, or create other dangers.
Remove all nails that may be in the workpiece to
prevent sparking that could cause a fire or damage the
blade.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are
not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you
when they break.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
Wear non-slip footwear.
Tie back long hair.
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs when using any
miter saw.
For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along
with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece being cut.
Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind,
or that are too small to clamp and get a solid grasp
on.
Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from start to
finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions.
A sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to
move into the blade.
DON’T OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and
body to one side, out of the line of a possible kickback.
NEVER stand in the line of the blade.
Never cut freehand:
Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and
table stop so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
Make sure there is no debris between the
workpiece and the table or fence.
Make sure there are no gaps between the
workpiece, fence and table that will let the
workpiece shift after it is cut.
Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after
it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
Only the workpiece should be on the saw’s table.
Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold
the work when it’s practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD
SHAPED WORKPIECES.
Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks,
etc.) for workpieces large enough to tip.
Never use another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as an additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic
miter saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull
the workpiece.
Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 7-1/4” inches of the saw blade
workpiece is too small. Keep hands and fingers
out of the “no hands zone” area marked on the
saws table.
When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not bind in the blade and cause
possible injury. Molding, for example, must lie flat
or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it move
when cut.
Properly support round material such as dowel
rods, or tubing, which have a tendency to roll
when cut, causing the blade to “bite”.
CAUTION!
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety instructions,
when cutting non-ferrous metals:
Use only saw blades specifically recommended
for non-ferrous metal cutting.
Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand
held. Clamp workpieces securely.
Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the
supervision of an experienced person.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
CAUTION!
Don’t allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter
saw to result in a careless mistake. A careless fraction
of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or
vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug
the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the
problem.
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