Additional Safety Rules - Skil MS6305-00 Owner's Manual

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.
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

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PAD LOCK, MASTER SWITCHES or by removing
starter keys.
To reduce risk of injury, use saw blade rated 4800/min (RPM) or greater .
Do not use the power tool for purpose not intended - for example, do not use the miter
saw for slicing meats.
Before plugging in the tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is compatible with
the voltage marked on the nameplate within 10% . An outlet voltage incompatible with that
specified on the nameplate can result in serious hazards and damage to the tool.
Do not stand on tool or its stand . Serious injury may occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is
necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them.
Do not leave tool running unattended; turn power off . Do not leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
If blade does not stop within ten (10) seconds, unplug the saw and follow the
instructions in the Troubleshooting section .
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform . Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable. It allows for
workpiece to shift, causes binding of the tool and loss of control.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch
the blade and be torn from your hand . A piece of molding, for example, must lie flat or be
held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut.
For chop-action cutting, move the head assembly to the rear as far as it will go and
engage the mechanism lock . Failure to lock the mechanism can cause the blade to suddenly
climb up on the top of the workpiece and force itself toward you.
Do not operate the saw in certain of the miter and bevel combinations which may result
in interference between the sliding and stationary parts of the saw or between the sliding parts
and the workpiece – to make cut remove sliding fence, sliding fence lock knob and work clamp
knob as required.
Always disconnect the power cord from the power source before transporting the
miter saw . Unplug power cord, lower head assembly and lock into position by engaging the
lock pin, use the carry handle included on the top of the head assembly and one of the hand
indentations in the saw base.
Think Safety! Safety Is A Combination of Operator's Common Sense, knowledge of the
Safety and Operating Instructions and alertness at all times when the Miter Saw is being used.
There are additional safety instructions for particular operations of the saw in the Saw
Operations section . Read the rest of the manual for safe operation .
Before each use, review all warnings located on the mitre saw .
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