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Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e.
Maintain power tools and accessories.
check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. if damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.
use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces
do not allow for safe handling and control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
5.
Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
6.
Safety instructions for mitre saws
a.
Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or
wood-like products, they cannot be used
with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting
ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs,
etc.
Abrasive dust causes moving parts
such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from
abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard,
the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
b.
use clamps to support the workpiece
whenever possible. if supporting the
workpiece by hand, you must always keep
your hand at least 100 mm from either side
of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to
cut pieces that are too small to be securely
clamped or held by hand.
If your hand is
placed too close to the saw blade, there is an
increased risk of injury from blade contact.
c.
the workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence
and the table. Do not feed the workpiece
into the blade or cut ″freehand″ in any way.
Unrestrained or moving workpieces could
be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
d.
push the saw through the workpiece. Do
not pull the saw through the workpiece. to
make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out
over the workpiece without cutting, start the
motor, press the saw head down and push
the saw through the workpiece.
Cutting on
the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade
to climb on top of the workpiece and violently
throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
e.
never cross your hand over the intended
line of cutting either in front or behind
the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece
″cross handed″ i.e. holding the workpiece
to the right of the saw blade with your left
hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
f.
Do not reach behind the fence with either
hand closer than 100 mm from either
side of the saw blade, to remove wood
scraps, or for any other reason while
the blade is spinning.
The proximity of the
spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriously injured.
g.
inspect your workpiece before cutting. if the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with
the outside bowed face toward the fence.
always make certain that there is no gap
between the workpiece, fence and table along
the line of the cut.
Bent or warped workpieces
can twist or shift and may cause binding on the
spinning saw blade while cutting. There should
be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
h.
Do not use the saw until the table is clear
of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for
the workpiece.
Small debris or loose pieces
of wood or other objects that contact the
revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
i.
cut only one workpiece at a time.
Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be
adequately clamped or braced and may
bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
j.
Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed
on a level, firm work surface before use.
A level and firm work surface reduces the
risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
