Slide Compound Miter Saw Safety; Electrical Requirements And Safety - KNOVA KN M-2502N Manual

SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS
COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES, they can deflect and
contact guard and can cause possible injury to the operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to these instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation
of miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand
(use clamp wherever possible).
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to be
within 8-3/4 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece should
be clamped in place before making the cut.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free
of vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free
of chips or dust.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before cutting,
even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops.
10. BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the
arbor bolt is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 12 inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before
operation. Replace a cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation
at less than 2400 RPM.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible
type. See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section on page 1.
WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or
damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your
saw is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Con-
nect to a 120 V, 15 A circuit and use a 15 A time delay
fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if power
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS – cont'd
DOUBLE INSULATED
The power tool is double insulated to provide a double thick-
ness of insulation between you and tool's electrical system.
All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal
motor components with protecting insulation.
Replacement parts – When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and
use at all times.
17. NEVER reach around the saw blade.
18. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece
before the switch is turned ON.
19. IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the
trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
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.
21. THIS SAW IS RECOmmENdEd for cutting wood,
ferrous material, non-ferrous material and plastic only.
Never cut masonry products with this tool.
22. NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut may
lead your hand or fingers to be within 8-3/4 in. of the
saw blade, the workpiece is too small.
23. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table
for long work pieces.
24. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
25. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could
possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
26. SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting
the tool.
27. DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean
the machine when finished using.
28. MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving
the machine.
29. SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, lock the switch and remove the
plug from the power supply outlet. Replace missing,
damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation.
Polarized plugs – This saw has a plug
that looks like the one shown below:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this saw
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
WARNING
Double insulation does not take the place
of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
To avoid electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a
too with double insulation. Servicing should be performed
by a qualified technician.
2. Do not use power tools in wet or damp locations or
expose them to rain or snow.
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