Before Each Use:
Inspect your miter saw.
•Disconnect The Miter Saw to avoid injury from accidental starting before changing the setup. changing the blade or adjusting anything
•Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade The blade teeth
should always point downward at the front of the
saw
•Tighten the arbor screw
•Tighten the cover plate stop screw, Check For Damaged Parts, Check for:
•Proper alignment of moving parts,
•Damaged electric cords,
•Binding of moving parts,
•Broken parts,
•Stable mounting,
•Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully ff it did not, follow the instructions in the "Trouble Shooting" section
•Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works,
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
Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper adjustment
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's spinning
Remove Adjusting Wrench and return it to proper storage location on tool
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See
"Accessory" section within) Consult this Owner's manual for recommended accessories Follow the
instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons
. Choose the right
•Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop- erly aligned With the saw unplugged, push the
. Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean
•Make sure the collars'recessed sides are facing the blade
. Using 1/4 inch allen wrench supplied, make sure the arbor cap screw is firmly tightened
,Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts
•Keep Work Area Clean Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases,
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears..
Know Your Miter Saw. Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, don'tdo layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving
Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don'tforce tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use a different too!
for any workpiece that can'tbe held in a solidly braced, fixed position
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for cutting ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood like products or soft metals like aluminum. Other material may shatter, bind on the blade, or create other dangers.
CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this, disconnect any dust collecting bag or hose from the miter saw, and remove all traces of wood dust from inside dust traps in the miter
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Dress For Safety
WEAR YOUR
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87 1 (shown on package) Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glass- es Safety goggles are available at Sears retain stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could seriously hurt you when they break
•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jew- elry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw you into moving parts
•Wear nonstip footwear
•Tie back long hair
•Roll long sleeves above the elbow
•Noise levels vary widely To avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter saw for hours at a time
•For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles