MasterCraft 55-6863-0 Operating Manual page 4

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and become familiar with the entire Operating Manual.
Learn the tool's application, limitations, and possible hazards.
Keep the guard in place and in working order.
Remove all adjusting tools before turning tools on. Form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning the
tool ON.
Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Do not use the tool in wet locations. Do not use power tools in damp locations or
expose them to rain or snow.
Keep the work area well lit.
Keep children away. All visitors & bystanders should be kept a safe distance from
the work area.
Make the workshop childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better and more safely at its designed
rate.
Only use the correct tool. Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job that it
was not designed to perform.
Use proper extension cords. Make sure that extension cords are in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use a cord heavy enough to carry the
drawn current needed by the Compound Mitre Saw. An undersized cord will result in
a drop in line voltage and in loss of power, which will cause the tool to overheat. The
table on Page 5 shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge: the smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or other jewellery that may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair
Wear a facemask or a dust mask. Sawing operations produce dust.
Secure the work. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work; it is safer than using the
hand/body and it allows both hands to operate the Compound Mitre Saw.
Disconnect tools before servicing the tool and when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, and cutters.
Reduce the risk of the tool unintentionally starting. Make sure that the switch is
in the OFF position before plugging in the tool.
Only use recommended accessories. Consult this Operating Manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to the operator or to others.
Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being
propelled into the eyes, which could result in severe eye damage. When operating a
power tool, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or a
full-face shield, if necessary.
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