ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
MITER SAWS
1.USE ONLY
2.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 opera- tion of compound miter saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
4.DO NOT perform any operation freehand. Secure or clamp workpiece firmly against fence.
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 ten inches.
13.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.
14.ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage prior to operating the tool. Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.
15.NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 6000 RPM.
16.DO NOT operate the saw without guards in place.
17.ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place and operating properly.
18.NEVER reach around or behind 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.AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised position.
22.TURN OFF tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
23.DO NOT remove jammed or
24.NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
25.NEVER recut small pieces.
26.PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces.
27.NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases.
28.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.
29.DISCONNECT power before changing blades or servicing.
30.DISCONNECT saw from power source and clean the machine before leaving it.
31.MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine.
32.USING attachments and accessories other than those recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33.MAKE SURE that the stabilizer bar is fully extended before operating the tool.
34.IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use.
35.IF ANY PART of this tool is missing, damaged, or fails in any way, or if any electrical component fails to perform properly, shut off the switch and remove the plug from the power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.
36.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
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