These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this tool,
always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.
CHOP SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
3. Examine the saw for any damaged or missing parts.
Replace or repair damaged parts before operation. Peri-
odically check that all nuts, bolts and other fasteners are
properly tightened.
SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE
1. Always position the workpiece on the table and firmly
against the fence. Use the included hold-down clamp to
secure the workpiece. Never perform any operation free-
hand.
2. Use a clamp or other securing methods to support the
workpiece whenever possible.
3. When cutting round workpieces, use clamps on both
sides of the table to prevent the workpiece from turning.
Position the convex (curved) side against the fence.
4. Always support long workpieces properly using
stands or roller tables.
5. Never hand-hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped, as it can be launched away and cause injury.
Use proper support and guides to secure the small
workpiece.
DURING CUTTING OPERATIONS
1. Make sure the path of the saw blade is clear of ob-
struction. Before turning on the saw, do a dry run and
make sure that the saw blade does not touch anything
other than the workpiece during its entire line of travel.
2. Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
Never have any part of the body in line with the path of
the saw.
3. Feed work into a blade against the direction of rotation
of the blade only.
4. Do not use the saw unless all guards are in place.
Do not operate with any guard disabled, damaged, or
removed. Moving guards must move freely and close
instantly.
5. Turn on the saw and let it reach full speed, then slowly
lower the saw into the workpiece. This will help produce
safer and cleaner cuts.
6. During slide cutting, always push the saw blade away
from you. Do not pull the saw towards you.
7. Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack
workpieces together.
8. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings. Do not slow or
stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come
to rest naturally. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade
while the machine is still running.
9. To reduce risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear
position after each crosscut operation.
WARNING!
Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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