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SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR MITER SAW
WARNING:
Do not operate the miter saw until you have read and understood the following instruc-
tions and the warning labels.
3. Examine the miter saw for any damaged or missing
parts. Replace or repair damaged parts before opera-
tion. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fas-
teners are properly tightened.
SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE
1. Always position the workpiece on the miter table and
firmly against the fence. Use the included hold-down
clamp to secure the workpiece. Never perform any op-
eration freehand.
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 inju-
ry. 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 miter saw, do a dry run
and make sure that the saw blade does not touch any-
thing 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 rota-
tion of the blade only.
4. Do not use the miter saw unless all guards are in
place. Do not operate with any guard disabled, dam-
aged, or removed. Moving guards must move freely and
close instantly.
5. Turn on the miter 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.
LASER SAFETY
ATTENTION: LASER RADIATION. Class 2 laser.
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM
1. Do not look directly into the laser beam with unpro-
tected eyes. Never look into the path of the beam.
2. Never point the laser beam towards reflecting sur-
faces. Never point the laser towards people or animals.
Even a laser beam with a low output can cause damage
to the eyes.
3. Never open the laser module as unexpected exposure
to the beam can occur. The laser cannot be replaced with
a different type of laser.
4. Repairs of the laser may only be carried out by the
laser manufacturer or an authorized representative.