Additional Safety Rules for Compound Miter Saws

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR COMPOUND MITER SAWS

1.WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT THE GUARD.

2.WARNING: Do not operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.

3.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of compound miter saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

4.BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.

5.ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.

6.KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.

7.ALWAYS MAKE SURE rotating table is tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops.

8.BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor screw is tightened securely.

9.USE ONLY blade flanges specified for your saw.

10.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.

11.ALWAYS CHECK the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

12.ALWAYS KEEP the lower blade guard in place and operating properly.

13.MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.

14.NEVER LOCK the switch in the “ON” position.

15.IMPORTANT: After completing cut, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised position.

16.DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade has stopped.

17.NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.

18.NEVER recut small pieces.

19.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces.

20.NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases.

21.NEVER USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN PLASTIC PARTS. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft, damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

22.DISCONNECT SAW from power source and clean the machine before leaving it.

23.MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine.

24.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for the Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

25.SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your material supplier.

26.DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.

27.WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing loss.

28.AVOID CUTTING NAILS AND KNOTS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. Try to do layout cuts between knots.

29.NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT. To do so could present electrical shock hazard.

30.KEEP CLEAR OF SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE. Sawdust and chips are expelled out the ejection chute at rear of saw. Do not allow anyone in this area while saw is in operation.

31.WHEN THE MITER SAW IS NOT IN USE, the switch should be locked in the OFF position to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.