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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
STARTING AND
STOPPING MACHINE
To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A)Fig. 13.
To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric
blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 13, is
released, the electric brake is activated and stops the
blade in seconds.
WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETINGCUT, RELEASE
SWITCH TRIGGER(A) FIG. 13, TOACTIVATE BLADE
BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING
BRAKING MAYLOOSEN THEARBOR SCREW. THE
ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIOD-
ICALLYAND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT:When the miter saw is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a
padlock (B) Fig. 14, (with 3/16" diameter shackle)
through the two holes in the switch plate, as shown in (A)
Fig. 13. NOTE: Padlock shown is available as accessory
Model 50-325.
B
A
TABLE HAZARD AREA
WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. BB, ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED AS A
HAZARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE THE TOOL IS BEING OPERATED.
Fig. BB
A