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MITER SAW SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THIS MITER SAW
WARNING
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1.
DO NOT
operate the miter saw until it
is completely assembled and installed
according to these instructions.
2.
IF YOU ARE NOT
thoroughly familiar
with the operation of miter saws, seek
guidance from your supervisor, instructor
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3.
ALWAYS
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fence and table.
DO NOT
perform any
operation free hand (use clamp wherever
possible).
4.
KEEP HANDS
out of the path of the saw
blade. If the workpiece you are cutting
would cause your hands to be within
7-5/16 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece
should be clamped in place before
making the cut.
5.
BE SURE
the blade is sharp, runs freely
and is free of vibration.
6.
ALLOW
the motor to come up to full
speed before starting a cut.
7.
KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN
and free of chips or dust.
8.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE
all handles are
tight before cutting, even if the table is
positioned in one of the positive stops.
9.
BE SURE
both the blade and the collar
are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened
securely.
10.
USE
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your saw.
11.
NEVER
use blades larger in diameter
than 10 inches.
12.
NEVER
apply lubricants to the blade
when it is running.
13.
ALWAYS
check the blade for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace a
cracked or damaged blade immediately.
14.
NEVER
use blades recommended for
operation at less than 4500 RPM.
15.
ALWAYS
keep the blade guards in place
and use at all times.
16.
NEVER
reach around the saw blade.
17.
MAKE SURE
the blade is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is
turned ON.
18.
IMPORTANT:
After completing the cut,
release the trigger and wait for the blade
to stop before returning the saw to the
raised position.
19.
MAKE SURE
the blade has come to
a complete stop before removing or
securing the workpiece, changing the
workpiece angle or changing the angle of
the blade.
20.
NEVER
cut metals or masonry products
with this tool. This miter saw is designed
for use on wood and wood-like products.
21.
PROVIDE
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of the saw table for long work pieces.
22.
NEVER
use the miter saw in an area with
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23.
NEVER
use solvents to clean plastic
parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or
otherwise damage the material.
24.
SHUT OFF
the power before servicing or
adjusting the tool.
25.
DISCONNECT
the saw from the power
source and clean the machine when
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