Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)
Never confine the piece being cut
off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways on its own. If con- fined, it could get wedged against the blade and be thrown violently.
Let the blade reach full speed
before cutting. This will help avoid thrown workpieces.
Don’t Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast enough to let the blade cut with- out bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material:
•Turn miter saw “OFF” by releasing trigger switch.
•Wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Unplug the miter saw.
After finishing a cut:
•Keep holding the power head down.
•Release the switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands or raising power head.
•If blade doesn’t stop within 6 sec- onds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting section for fixing the blade brake before using the saw again.
Before Leaving The Saw
Never Leave Tool Running Unat-
tended. Turn power off. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Make Workshop Child Proof. Install a padlock through the hole provided
in the trigger to prevent unauthorized usage. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.
Dado
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Freehand
Doing a cut without holding the workpiece against both the table and fence. Most workpieces can be held down with your
hand. Large or wide pieces should be clamped to the fence or table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.
Miter Cut
An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.
Offal
Unsecured peice of material after making cut.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.
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