If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw off and unplug it. Replace dam- aged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.
Keep Guards In Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. DON’T put lubricants on the blade while it’s spinning.
Remove Adjusting Keys And
Wrenches from tool before turning it on.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
•Use Only Recommended Acces- sories. (See “Accessory” section within.) Consult this owner’s manual for recommended accessories. Fol- low the instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•Choose the right
•Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the power head all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check for clear- ance. Tilt the power head to 45 degrees left and right bevel and repeat the check. If the blade hits anything, make the adjustments shown in “Alignment (Adjustments)”
section.
•Make sure the blade, arbor collars and laser system are clean.
•Make sure the arbor collars' and laser discs’ recessed sides are fac- ing the blade.
•Using the 1/4” hex end of combina- tion wrench (supplied) or a
•Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts.
•Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know Your Miter Saw. Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental contact with moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving.
To Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that can’t be held in a solidly braced, fixed position.
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