Compound Miter Saw Safety; Specific Safety Instructions - General International MS3002 Setup & Operation Manual

COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
DO NOT operate the miter saw
1.
until it is completely assembled
and installed according to these
instructions.
IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly
2.
familiar with the operation of miter
saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
ALWAYS hold the work firmly
3.
against the fence and table. DO NOT
perform any operation free hand
(use clamp wherever possible).
KEEP HANDS out of the path
4.
of the saw blade. If the workpiece
you are cutting would cause your
hands to be within 6-3/4 in. of the
saw blade, the workpiece should be
clamped in place before making the
cut.
BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs
5.
freely and is free of vibration.
ALLOW the motor to come up to full
6.
speed before starting a cut.
KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
7.
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE all
8.
handles are tight before cutting,
even if the table is positioned in one
of the positive stops.
BE SURE both the blade and the
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collar are clean and the arbor bolt is
tightened securely.
USE only blade collars specified for
10.
your saw.
NEVER use blades larger in
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diameter than 7-1/4 inches.
NEVER apply lubricants to the
12.
blade when it is running.
ALWAYS check the blade for
13.
cracks or damage before operation.
Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
NEVER use blades recommended
14.
for operation at less than 4800 RPM.
ALWAYS keep the blade guards in
15.
place and use at all times.
NEVER reach around the saw
16.
blade.
MAKE SURE the blade is not
17.
contacting the workpiece before the
switch is turned ON.
IMPORTANT: After completing the
18.
cut, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop before returning the
saw to the raised position.
MAKE SURE the blade has come
19.
to a complete stop before removing
or securing the workpiece, changing
the workpiece angle or changing the
angle of the blade.
NEVER cut metals or masonry
20.
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products.
NEVER cut small pieces. If the
21.
workpiece being cut would cause
your hand or fingers to be within
6-3/4 in. of the saw blade the
workpiece is too small.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE
22.
SUPPORT to the sides of the saw
table for long work pieces.
NEVER USE THE MITER SAW
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