Miter Saw Safety - Porter-Cable PXMS12ISB Instruction Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS
COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect
and contact guard an can cause possible injury to the
operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and
instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use
clamp wherever possible).
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to
be with 9-1/2 in. (240 mm) of the saw blade, the
workpiece should be clamped in place before making
the cut.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free
of vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of
chips or dust.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10. BE SURE both the blade and the flanges are clean
and the arbor bolt is tighten securely.
11. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 12 in.
(305 mm).
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace a cracked or damged
blade immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at
less than 3800 RPM.
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at
all times.
17. NEVER reach around the saw blade.

MITER SAW SAFETY

installed according to
18. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece
before the switch in turned ON.
19. IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the
trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
20. MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop
these before removing or securing the workpiece. Changing
the workpiece angle or changing the angle of the
blade.
21. NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool.
This miter saw is designed for use on wood and
wood-like products.
22. NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut
would cause your hand or fingers to be within 9-1/2
in. (240 mm) of the saw blade, the workpiece is too
small.
23. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long workpieces.
24. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
25. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
26. SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting
the tool.
27. DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and
clean the machine when finished using.
28. MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving
the machine.
29. SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail to perform properly, lock the switch
and remove the plug from the power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts before
resuming operation.
30. Because of the downward cutting motion, your safety
requires that you stay very alert to keep hands and
fingers away from the path that the blade travels.
31. Be sure all guards are in places and working. If
a guard seems slow to return to its normal position or
"hangs-up", adjust or repair it immediately. Be alert at
all times - especially during repetitive, monotonous
operations. Don't be lulled into carelessness due to a
false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
Clean the lower guard frequently to help visibility and
movement. Unplug before adjustment or cleaning.
32. Abrasive cut-off wheels should not be used on miter
saw. Miter saw guards are not appropriate for abrasive
cut-off wheels.
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