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1. Do not operate miter saw until it has been assembled and installed according to the "Assembly
and Accuracy Adjustment” instructions.
2. Never use a blade larger or smaller than 10” in diameter.
3. Only use 10” diameter replacement blades with a 5/8” arbor hole and an operation rating of at
least 5,000 RPM
4. Only use the blade clamp washers supplied with the miter saw.
5. Always clamp or bolt miter saw to workbench or table before use.
6. Disconnect the power cord and wait for the saw blade to come to a complete stop before
making any blade adjustments.
7. Only carry the saw by the carrying handle.
8. Never cross arms in front of blade.
9. Always tighten adjustments knobs before use.
10. Keep arms, hands and fingers away from the blade to prevent severe cuts.
11. Never reach around or behind the saw blade. A moving saw blade can cause serious injury.
12. Always use a clamp to secure workpiece, when possible.
13. Always support long workpieces to prevent kickback or blade binding.
14. Do not operate saw with blade guard or covers removed or modified. Make sure guards are in
place and working properly before use.
15. Never perform “free-hand” operations. Make sure workpiece is secure and positioned firmly
against the miter table and fence.
16. Do not cut workpieces to small to be clamped.
17. To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when changing Saw Blade.
18. Before use, make sure the Saw Blade is properly mounted on the Saw Spindle. Make sure the
Saw Blade is balanced, and is not cracked or bent.
19. The Saw Blade will become hot while cutting. Allow the Saw Blade to completely cool
before touching.
20. Make sure the workpiece is free from nails and any other foreign objects which can damage
the Saw Blade.
21. The Cross Pin should always be in the “locked down” position when the Saw is not being used
and when the Saw is being transported. The Cross Pin should be activated in the “locked up”
position when changing Saw Blades. NEVER use the Cross Pin in any cutting operation. The
Cross Pin allows the operator to lock the Saw Blade in position, preventing the Saw Blade from
being raised or lowered.
22. Allow the Saw Blade to reach full speed before feeding it into the workpiece. Do not force the
Saw Blade into the workpiece when cutting. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the Saw Blade
to cut without being forced. When turning off the Saw, allow the Saw Blade to spin down and
stop on its own. Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it.
23. Proper Miter Saw location: Make sure the Miter Saw is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface
capable of supporting the weight of the Miter Saw, workpieces, and all other tools
and accessories.
24. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Miter Saw while the
machine is plugged in and running.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAW
MAINTENANCE
5. Turn the tool off immediately and do not operate, until repaired, if tool begins to make abnormal
noise, vibrations, produces smoke or burning odor.
6. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
Changing the Saw Blade
CAUTION:
Make sure the unit has completely
cooled, and wear heavy-duty work gloves.
1.
(See Figure 21)
Raise the saw arm to the
upright position and lock it with the
lock down pin (1).
2.
(See Figure 22)
Using the wrench (1), loosen
blade guard retaining bolt.
Note:
It is not necessary to remove
bolt completely
3. Rotate blade guard and bracket assembly (2)
down and forward to access the blade bolt.
4.
(SEE FIGURE 23)
Depress the spindle lock (1) to
keep the saw blade from turning.
Figure 21
Figure 22
(1) Lock Down Pin
Figure 23
(1) Wrench
(1) Spindle Lock
(2) Guard
Assembly
