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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORMITER SAWS1. USE ONLYCROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.
WHEN USINGCARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, MAKE
SURE THEYHAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO
NOT USE BLADESWITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY
CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACTGUARD.
2. DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is com-
pletely assembled and installed according to the instruc-
tions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation 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 PATHof 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. ALWAYSMAKE 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. NEVERuse blades larger or smaller in diameter than
ten inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14. ALWAYScheck the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at
less than 6000 RPM.
16. DO NOT operate the saw without guards in place.
17. ALWAYSkeep 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 cut-off pieces until blade
has stopped.
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 materi-
al.Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plas-
tic 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 cleaned before leav-
ing the machine.
32. THE USE of attachments and accessories not rec-
ommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33. 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.
34. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONregarding 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.
35. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.