Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

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•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

•DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

•REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

•D O N O T O P E R AT E E L E C T R I C TO O L S N E A R F L A M M A B L E L I Q U I D S O R I N G A S E O U S O R EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.

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•USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

			Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts				Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V			25	26-50	51-100	101-150
240V			50	51-100	101-200	201-300
Ampere Rating				American Wire Gage
More		Not more		American Wire Gage
Than		Than
0	-	6	18	16	16	14
6	-	10	18	16	14	12
10	-	12	16	16	14	12
12	-	16	14	12	Not Recommended

CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.

•DO-Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker.

•DO-Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the bottom of the blade are pointing to the rear of the miter saw.

•DO-Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation.