SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE
1. Never hand-hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped, as it can be launched away and cause inju-
ry. Use proper support and guides to secure the small
workpiece.
DURING CUTTING OPERATIONS
1. Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
Never have any part of the body in line with the path of
the saw. Never hold a workpiece in your hand or across
your legs while cutting.
2. Ensure hands are away from the cutting area and
blade. Keep one hand on the operating handle, and the
other out away from the blade and its path.
3. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rota-
tion of the blade only.
4. If you are interrupted when operating the saw, com-
plete the process and switch the saw off before looking
up.
5. Power tools must always be held by the insulated
gripping surfaces when performing an operation, en-
suring protection if the cutting tool makes contact with
its own cord or hidden wiring. Contact with a ‘live’ wire
will make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’
and shock the operator if the insulated gripping surfac-
es are not used.
6. Do not use the miter saw unless all guards are in
place. Do not operate with any guard disabled, dam-
aged, or removed. Moving guards must move freely and
close instantly.
7. Turn on the miter saw and let it reach full speed, then
slowly slide the saw into the workpiece. This will help
produce safer and cleaner cuts.
8. Always push the saw blade forwards and away from
you. Do not pull the saw towards you, or move the saw
backwards while cutting. Do not apply any sideways or
twisting force to the blade while cutting.
9. Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack
workpieces together. Do not attempt to cut material
thicker than specified on page 2 of this manual. Adjust
the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece (less
than a full tooth of the blade should be visible below the
workpiece).
10. If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece,
or if the blade binds in the cut, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece.
11. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings. Do not slow or
stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come
to rest naturally. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade
while the machine is still running and connected to
power.
12. Always raise the blade to be covered by the blade
guard after use.
LASER SAFETY
ATTENTION:
LASER RADIATION. Class 2 laser.
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM
1. Do not look directly into the laser beam with unpro-
tected eyes. Never look into the path of the beam.
2. Never point the laser beam towards reflecting sur-
faces. Never point the laser towards people or animals.
Even a laser beam with a low output can cause damage
to the eyes.
3. Never open the laser module as unexpected exposure
to the beam can occur. The laser cannot be replaced
with a different type of laser.
4. Repairs of the laser may only be carried out by the
laser manufacturer or an authorized representative.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR MITER SAW
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