SAFETY
Grounding Instructions
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
SETUP
Outlets for
Miter Saw Safety Warnings
1.To reduce the risk of electric shock, double insulated equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
2.Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration.
(See Outlets for
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Miter Saw
1.Wear eye protection.
2.Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
3.Do not operate saw without guards in place.
4.Do not perform any operation freehand.
5.Never reach around saw blade.
6.Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
7.Disconnect power before changing blade or servicing.
8.To reduce risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.
9.Return all guards to original position if any are moved during blade replacement. Check all guards for proper operation after service.
10.The lock down pin is to be used only to lock the head in place for carrying and storage. It is not to be used for any cutting operation.
11.DANGER! Coasting Cutting Tool Can Be Dangerous – Apply brake immediately to stop cutting tool when the switch is turned off.
12.The torque developed during braking may loosen the
13.Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
14.Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
15.Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber.
16.Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade for cutting that lumber type. Wear a NIOSH- approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.
17.Do not use blades made from
18.Blades must be rated to at least the maximum speed marked on the tool.
19.DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly.
20.The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons.
21.When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
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