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WARNING!
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING!
For your own safety, read the Instruction Manual before operating the mitre saw.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING!
Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6
(S3.19) during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING!
Cutting plastics, sap coated wood, and other materials may cause melted material to accumulate
on the blade tips and the body of the saw blade, increasing the risk of blade overheating and
binding while cutting.
WARNING!
ALWAYS
use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection
NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
cause the carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds causing serious injury.
• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WHEELS OR BLADES.
The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated
by them may damage the saw and cause personal injury.
• NEVER HAVE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN LINE WITH THE PATH OF THE SAW BLADE.
Personal
injury will occur.
• NEVER APPLY BLADE LUBRICANT TO A RUNNING BLADE.
Applying lubricant could cause your
hand to move into the blade resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT
place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.
Inadvertent blade activation may result in serious injury.
• NEVER REACH AROUND OR BEHIND THE SAW BLADE.
A blade can cause serious injury.
• DO NOT REACH UNDERNEATH THE SAW
unless it is unplugged and turned off. Contact with saw
blade may cause personal injury.
• SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING SURFACE.
Vibration can possibly cause the
machine to slide, walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.
• USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE
specified for this tool to prevent damage to
the machine and/or serious injury.
• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS
or other damage prior to operation. A cracked or damaged blade
can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury. Replace cracked or
damaged blades immediately.
• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS
prior to operation. Cleaning the blade and blade clamps
allows you to check for any damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked or damaged blade or
blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
• DO NOT USE WARPED BLADES.
Check to see if the blade runs true and is free from vibration. A
vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
• KEEP GUARD IN PLACE
and in working order.
• ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED.
Small chip
accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of workpiece
when cutting.
• USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS SPECIFIED FOR THIS TOOL
to prevent damage to the machine and/or
serious injury.
• CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
of chips and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots can cause the machine
to overheat, damaging the machine and possibly causing a short which could cause serious injury.
• NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “ON” POSITION.
Severe personal injury may result.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
return the saw head to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.
• ALWAYS
make sure that the mitre table and head assembly (bevel function) are locked in position
BEFORE operating your saw. Lock the mitre table by securely tightening the mitre locking handle. Lock
the head assembly (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel locking knob.
• SUPPORT
long workpieces when cutting to minimize the risk of blade pinching or kickback. The saw
may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
• AVOID
awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to hit
the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER operate your saw on the floor or in a
crouched position.
• NEVER
use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
• DO NOT
turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the blade to loosen, which could
create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the saw from the power source and tighten the blade bolt securely.
• NEVER
lift this tool by gripping the switch handle or by the mitre fence. This may cause misalignment.
ALWAYS lock the head assembly in the “DOWN” position and carry the saw by holding the base or lift it
using the carrying handle/support bracket.
