OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
TABLE HAZARD AREA
WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. BB, ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED AS A HAZARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE THE TOOL IS BEING OPERATED.
A
Fig. BB
STARTING AND
STOPPING MACHINE
To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 13. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 13, is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds.
WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 13, TO ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIOD- ICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the miter saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a padlock (B) Fig. 14, (with 3/16" diameter shackle) through the two holes in the switch plate, as shown in (A) Fig. 13. NOTE: Padlock shown is available as accessory Model
A
Fig. 13
B
Fig. 14
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