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plan your work. Every time you change the
bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support
the workpiece and will not interfere with
the blade or the guarding system.
Without
turning the tool ″ON″ and with no workpiece
on the table, move the saw blade through a
complete simulated cut to assure there will be
no interference or danger of cutting the fence.
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provide adequate support such as table
extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece
that is wider or longer than the table top.
Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw
table can tip if not securely supported. If the
cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the
lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
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Do not use another person as a substitute
for a table extension or as additional
support.
Unstable support for the workpiece
can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece
to shift during the cutting operation pulling
you and the helper into the spinning blade.
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the cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade.
If confined, i.e. using length
stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged
against them blade and thrown violently.
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always use a clamp or a fixture designed
to properly support round material such as
rods or tubing.
Rods have a tendency to roll
while being cut, causing the blade to ″bite″ and
pull the work with your hand into the blade.
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Let the blade reach full speed before
contacting the workpiece.
This will reduce
the risk of the workpiece being thrown.
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if the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug
from the power source and/or remove
the battery pack. then work to free the
jammed material.
Continued sawing with
a jammed workpiece could cause loss of
control or damage to the .mitre saw.
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after finishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for
the blade to stop before removing the
cut-off piece.
Reaching with your hand
near the coasting blade is dangerous.
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Hold the handle firmly when making an
incomplete cut or when releasing the switch
before the saw head is completely in the
down position.
The braking action of the
saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly
pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
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Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
a. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool.
If you feel any symptoms related to
vibration (such as tingling, numbness,
and white or blue fingers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
b. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
c. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
d. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice.
e. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
f. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
g. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
