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accessories. Follow the instructions
that come with the accessory. The
use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
• Choose the correct 10 in. diameter
blade for the material and the type
of cutting you plan to do. Do not use
thin kerf blades.
• Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned.
With the saw unplugged, push
the cutting arm all the way down.
Manually spin the blade and check
for clearance. Tilt the power-head to
a 45 ° bevel and repeat the test.
• Make sure the blade and arbor
collars are clean.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play
in any parts.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
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To avoid burns or other fire damage,
never use the miter saw near
flammable
liquids, vapors, or gases.
• Plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face and ears.
• Know your miter saw. Read and
understand this Operator's Manual
and labels affixed to this toot. Learn
its application and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury
from accidental contact with moving
parts, do not do layout, assembly, or
setup work on the miter saw while
any parts are moving.
• Avoid accidental starting, make sure
the trigger switch is disengaged
before plugging the miter saw into a
power outlet.
PLAN YOUR WORK
• Use the right tool. Don't force a tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
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designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can't be held
in a solidly braced, fixed position.
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CAUTION
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This machine is not designed for
cutting masonry, masonry products,
ferrous metals (steel, iron, and iron-
based metals.) Use this miter saw to
cut only wood, wood-like products,
or non-ferrous metals. Other material
may shatter, bind the blade, or create
other dangers. Remove all nails that
may be in the workpiece
to prevent
sparking that could cause a fire.
Remove dust bag when cutting non-
ferrous metals.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw
foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent
eye damage. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant
lenses and are not safety glasses.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure
you when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, watches).
They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts.
• Wear non-slip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid
possible hearing damage, wear ear
plugs when using any miter saw.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
Make sure there are no nails or foreign
objects in the part of the workpiece
being cut.
Plan your work to avoid smatl pieces
that may bind, or that are too small to
clamp and get a solid grasp on,
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