Additional Safety Rules for Compound Miter Saws

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

COMPOUND MITER SAWS

1.USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD.

2.DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is com- pletely assembled and installed according to the instructions.

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

4.ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand.

5.KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be within hazard zone of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making cut.

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

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

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

9.ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops.

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

11.USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.

12.NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than recommended.

13.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is run- ning.

14.ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

15.NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 5500 RPM.

16.USE the blade guard at all times.

17.ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place.

18.NEVER reach around saw blade.

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

20.NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position.

21.IMPORTANT: After completing cut, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before return- ing saw to raised position.

22.MAKE SURE blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing workpiece, changing work- piece angle or changing the angle of the blade.

23.NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.

24.NEVER recut small pieces.

25.PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces.

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

27.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the mate- rial. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

28.SHUT OFF power before servicing or adjusting tool.

29.DISCONNECT saw from power source and clean the machine before leaving it.

30.MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leav- ing the machine.

31.SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing, damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.

32.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 Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.