Additional Safety Rules - DeWalt DW705 Instruction Manual

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER
OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.
Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
51-100 101-150
AWG
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws
• CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.
• DO-Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay
fuse or a circuit breaker.
• DO-Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that
the teeth at the bottom of the blade are pointing to the rear of the
miter saw.
• DO-Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation.
• DO-Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed
sides of collars are against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely.
• DO- Keep saw blade sharp and properly set.
• DO-Keep motor air slots free of chips and dirt.
• DO-Use blade guards at all times.
• DO-Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
• DO-Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for
saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool.
• DO-Support long work with an outboard tool rest.
• DON'T-Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage.
• DON'T-Operate unless all clamp handles are tight.
• DON'T- Use blades larger or smaller than those which are
recommended.
• DON'T- Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft.
• DON'T-Force cutting action. (Stalling or partial stalling of motor can
cause major damage. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting.)
• DON'T- Cut ferrous metals (Those with any iron or steel content) or
any masonry.
• DON'T-Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive
particles generated by them will damage the saw.
• DON'T-Allow anyone to stand behind saw.
• DON'T-Apply lubricants to the blade when it's running.
• DON'T-Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is
connected to the power source.
• DON'T-Use blades rated less than 4800 R.P.M.
• DON'T-Attempt to cut small pieces (6") without clamping.
• DON'T-Operate saw without guards in place.
• DON'T-Perform any operation freehand.
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