OPERATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATION
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
!WARNING
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed:
●Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS)
●Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch,
●Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this Operator’s Manual. (SAFETY & OPERATIONS)
●Review the MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw.
●To avoid injury or possible death from electrical shock:
Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging your miter saw. (ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY)
BEFORE EACH USE INSPECT YOUR SAW.
●Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw before any
adjustments, including
●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 bolt.
●Tighten the cover plate screw.
●Check for damaged parts. Check for:
●Alignment of moving parts
●Damaged electric cords
●Binding of moving parts
●Mounting holes
●Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the cutting arm all the way down, then let it rise until it stops. The lower guard should fully close. Follow instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for adjustment if necessary.
●Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works.
●Keep all guards in place, in working order and proper adjustment. If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, damaged or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, turn the saw off and unplug it.
●Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective parts before using the saw again.
●Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. Do not put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning.
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