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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
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DO NOT USE THIN KERF
BLADES they can deflect and
contact guard and can cause
possibte injury to the operator.
10.
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BE SURE both the blade and the
collar are clean and the arbor bolt
is tightened securely.
USE only blade collars specified for
your saw.
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DO NOT operate the miter saw
until it is completely assembled
and installed according to these
instructions.
IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly
familiar with the operation of miter
saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
12.
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NEVER use blades larger in
diameter than 10 inches.
NEVER apply lubricants to the
blade when it is running.
ALWAYS check the blade for
cracks or damage before operation.
Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
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ALWAYS hold the work firmly
15.
against the fence and table.
DO NOT perform any operation
free hand (use clamp wherever
possible).
16.
KEEP HANDS out of the path of
the saw blade. If the workpiece you
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are cutting would cause your hands
to be within 6 in. of the saw blade,
the workpiece should be clamped
18.
in place before making the cut.
BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs
freely and is free of vibration.
ALLOW the motor to come up to
full speed before starting a cut.
19.
NEVER use blades recommended
for operation at less than 5000
RPM.
ALWAYS keep the blade guards in
place and use at all times.
NEVER reach around the saw
blade.
MAKE SURE the blade is not
contacting the workpiece before the
switch is turned ON.
IMPORTANT: After completing the
cut, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
8,
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KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE atl handles
are tight before cutting, even if the
table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
20. MAKE SURE the blade has come
to a complete stop before removing
or securing the workpiece,
changing the workpiece angle or
changing the angle of the blade.
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