DeWalt DCS361 Original Instructions Manual page 11

h) Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood
scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose
pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can
be thrown with high speed.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces
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cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the
blade or shift during cutting.
Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm
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work surface before use. A level and firm work surface reduces
the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
k) Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre
angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly
to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the blade
or the guarding system. Without turning the tool "ON" and with
no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through a complete
simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of
cutting the fence.
Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw
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horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer than the
table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can
tip if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it
can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
m) Do not use another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as additional support. Unstable support for the
workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift
during the cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the
spinning blade.
n) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any
means against the spinning saw blade. If confined, i.e. using
length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade
and thrown violently.
o) Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support
round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to
roll while being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work with
your hand into the blade.
Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
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workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being thrown.
q) If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre
saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the
plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack.
Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with
a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the
mitre saw.
r) After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head
down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the
cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is
dangerous.
s) Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut or
when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely
in the down position. The braking action of the saw may cause the
saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
Additional Safety Rules for Mitre Saws
WARNING: Do not insert the battery into the unit until
complete instructions are read and understood.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely
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assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine
incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another
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qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation
of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
• MAKE CERTAIN the blade rotates in the correct direction. The
teeth on the blade should point in the direction of rotation as marked
on the saw.
• TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES, knobs and levers prior to
operation. Loose clamps can cause parts or the workpiece to be
thrown at high speeds.
• BE SURE all blade and blade clamps are clean, recessed sides
of blade clamps are against blade and arbor screw is tightened
securely. Loose or improper blade clamping may result in damage to
the saw and possible personal injury.
• DO NOT OPERATE ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE
DESIGNATED VOLTAGE for the saw. Overheating, damage to the
tool and personal injury may occur.
• DO NOT WEDGE ANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN to hold the
motor shaft. Damage to tool and possible personal injury may occur.
NEVER CUT METALS or masonry. Either of these can cause the
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carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds causing serious injury.
• NEVER HAVE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN LINE WITH THE
PATH OF THE SAW BLADE. Personal injury will occur.
• NEVER APPLY BLADE LUBRICANT TO A RUNNING BLADE.
Applying lubricant could cause your hand to move into the blade
resulting in serious injury.
DO NOT place either hand in the blade area when the saw is
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connected to the power source. Inadvertent blade activation may
result in serious injury.
NEVER REACH AROUND OR BEHIND THE SAW BLADE. A
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blade can cause serious injury.
• DO NOT REACH UNDERNEATH THE SAW unless it is unplugged
and turned off. Contact with saw blade may cause personal injury.
SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING
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SURFACE. Vibration can possibly cause the machine to slide, walk,
or tip over, causing serious injury.
• USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES recommended for mitre
saws. For best results, do not use carbide tipped blades with hook
angles in excess of 7 degrees. Do not use blades with deep gullets.
These can deflect and contact the guard, and can cause damage to
the machine and/or serious injury.
USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE
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specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine and/or
serious injury (complying with EN847-1).
• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to
operation. A cracked or damaged blade can come apart and pieces
can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury. Replace
cracked or damaged blades immediately. Observe the maximum
speed marked on the saw blade.
• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS prior to operation.
Cleaning the blade and blade clamps allows you to check for any
damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked or damaged blade
or blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high
speeds, causing serious injury.
• DO NOT USE WARPED BLADES. Check to see if the blade runs
true and is free from vibration. A vibrating blade can cause damage
to the machine and/or serious injury.
• DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in
the vicinity of the plastic guard. The polycarbonate material used in
the guard is subject to attack by certain chemicals.
• KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.
ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE
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WHEN DAMAGED. Small chip accumulation under the saw may
interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of workpiece
when cutting.
USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS SPECIFIED FOR THIS TOOL to
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prevent damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
• CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust. Clogged
motor air slots can cause the machine to overheat, damaging the
machine and possibly causing a short which could cause serious
injury.
NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION. Severe
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personal injury may result.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
WARNING: Cutting plastics, sap coated wood, and other
materials may cause melted material to accumulate on the
blade tips and the body of the saw blade, increasing the risk of
blade overheating and binding while cutting.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss. Be aware of
the following factors influencing exposure to noise:
• Use saw blades designed to reduce the emitted noise,
• Use only well sharpened saw blades, and
• Use specifically designed noise-reduction saw blades.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury.
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