SafetyInstructions For Basic, Saw Operations

SafetyInstructions For Basic

Before Using The Miter Saw:

WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause

serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter saw in until the following steps are com- pleted,,

• Completely Assemble and Align Saw (See "Assembly" and "AJignment" sections).

•Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch, upper and lower blade guards, step shaft, bevel lock knob (model 113 235220 & 113.235240 only) and cover plate stop screw ("See Getting To Know Your Miter Saw" Section )..

•Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.

•Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw. (See Maintenance Section).

To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:

•Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug'smetal prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw

BEFORE EACH USE:

Inspect you saw.

Disconnect The Miter Saw. To avoid iniury from acci- dental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the setup, changing the blade or adiusting anything.

Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on blade. The blade teeth shouid

always point downward at the front of the saw Tighten the arbor screw

Tighten the cover plate stop screw

Check Damaged Parts. Check for:

Alignment of moving parts,

. Damaged electric cords,

•Binding of moving parts,

•Broken parts,

•Stable mounting

•Function of arm return spring and fower guard: Push the arm all the way down, then let it rise up untit it stops by itself Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully If it did not, follow the instructions in the "Trouble Shooting" section

•Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works

Keep Guards in Place, in working order, and in proper adjustment.

if any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don'twork, turn the

saw off and unplug it. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

Saw Operations

Maintain Tools With Care° Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for

lubricating. DON'Tput lubricants on the blade while it's spinning

Remove Adjusting Wrench and return it to proper storage location before turning on tool

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

° Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See

"Accessory" Section)° Consult this Owner's manual for recommended accessories Follow the instruc-

tions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

•Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do,

•Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop- erly aligned With the saw unplugged, push the power-head all the way down Hand spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45 degree bevel and repeat the check

,Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.

•Make sure the collars'recessed sides are facing the blade

oUsing 1/4" hex end of combination wrench supplied, make sure the arbor screw is firmly tightened.

•Make sure nil clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts.

,Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and bench- es invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases