Tradesman M3052LW, 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 earplugs 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
workpiece 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 8-3/4” 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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