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SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE MITER SAW
4. Use dust masks or other respiratory protection during operation and cleaning. Sawdust is harmful to your health.
5. Keep hands away from cutting area. Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or workpiece near the saw
blade or the cutting path of the saw.
6. Always turn off and unplug the miter saw before making any adjustments or repair tasks. Never adjust the miter
saw or the workpiece while the saw is running.
PREPARING THE MITER SAW
1. Securely bolt the miter saw onto a miter saw stand or a workbench before operating.
2. Examine the miter saw for any damaged or missing parts. Replace or repair damaged parts before operation.
Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fasteners are properly tightened.
3. Do not use the miter saw unless all guards are in place.
SECURING THE WORKPIECE
1. Always position the workpiece on the miter table and firmly against the fence. Never perform any operation free-
hand. Always use a clamp to support the workpiece whenever possible.
2. When cutting round workpieces, use clamps on both sides of the table to prevent the workpiece from turning.
Position the convex (curved) side against the fence.
3. Always support long workpieces properly using stands or roller tables.
4. Never hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped, as it can be launched away and cause injury. Use
proper support and guides to secure the small workpiece.
DURING CUTTING OPERATION
1. Make sure the path of the saw blade is clear of obstruction. Before turning on the miter saw, do a dry run and
make sure that the saw blade does not touch anything other than the workpiece during its entire line of travel.
2. Always stand to one side when operating the saw. Never have any part of the body in line with the path of the saw.
3. Never perform any operation freehand. Always position the workpiece on the miter table and firmly against the
fence.
4. Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.
5. Turn on the miter saw and let it reach full speed, then slowly lower the saw into the workpiece. This will help
produce safer and cleaner cuts. Release the switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade
out of the workpiece.
6. During slide cutting, always push the saw blade away from you. Do not pull the saw towards you.
7. Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack workpieces together.
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