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DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in
permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses
and are not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1
could seriously injure you when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewellery (rings, watches). They can
get caught and draw you into moving parts.
• Wear non-slip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs when
using any mitre saw.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece
being cut.
• Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind or are too small to clamp and
hold securely.
• Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from start to finish. Avoid awkward
operations and hand positions. A sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to
move into the blade.
DO NOT OVERREACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side, out of the line of
a possible kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.
Never cut freehand:
• Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it will not rock or
twist during the cut.
• Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence.
• Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece, fence and table that will let the
workpiece shift after it is cut.
• Keep the cut-off piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could
get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
• Only the workpiece should be on the saw table.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vice to help hold the work when it’s practical.