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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
•
To reduce the risk of injury, turn
unit off and disconnect it from
power source before installing
and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs.
An accidental start-up can cause
injury.
•
To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not
plug the tool in until the following
steps are completed:
• Completely assemble and adjust the
saw, following the instructions.
(
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
)
•
Learn the use and function of the ON/
OFF switch, upper and lower blade
guards, hold-down latch, bevel lock
handle and cover plate screws.
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating procedures
in this Instruction Manual.
• Review the
MAINTENANCE
and
TROUBLESHOOTING
for your
miter saw.
• To avoid injury or possible death from
electrical shock, make sure your fingers
do not touch the plug’s metal prongs
when plugging or unplugging your
miter saw.
BEFORE EACH USE INSPECT YOUR
SAW
•
Disconnect the miter saw.
To avoid
injury from accidental starting, unplug
the saw before any adjustments,
including set-up and blade changes.
•
Compare the direction of rotation
arrow
on the guard to the direction
arrow on the blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the
front of the saw.
•
Tighten the arbor bolt.
•
Tighten the cover plate screw.
•
Check for damaged parts.
Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts
• Damaged electric cords
• Binding of moving parts
• Mounting holes
WARNING
!
• Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the cutting arm
all the way down, then let it rise until
it stops. The lower guard should
fully close. Follow instructions in
TROUBLESHOOTING
for adjustment
if necessary.
• Other conditions that may affect the
way the miter saw works.
• Keep all guards in place, in working
order and proper adjustment. If any
part of this miter saw is missing, bent,
damaged or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts do not work, turn the
saw off and unplug it.
• Replace bent, damaged, missing or
defective parts before using the saw
again.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. Do not put lubricants on the
blade while it is spinning.
• Remove adjusting wrench from the tool
before turning it on.
• To avoid injury from jams, slips, or
thrown pieces, use only recommended
accessories.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
• Follow the instructions that come with
the accessory. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury
to persons.
• Choose the correct 7-1/4 in. diameter
blade (with a 5/8 inch round arbor hole,
and no more that 7 degree hook angle)
for the material and the type of cutting
you plan to do. Do not use thin kerf
blades.
• Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned. With
the saw unplugged, push the cutting
arm all the way down. Manually spin
the blade and check for clearance. Tilt
the power-head to a 45° bevel and
repeat the test.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars
are clean.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play in
any parts.
