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Before Each Use:
Inspect your miter saw.
• Disconnect
The Miter Saw to avoid injury from
accidental
starting
before
changing
the setup,
changing the blade or adjusting anything.
• Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard
to the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the front of the
saw.
• Tighten the arbor screw.
• Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
Proper alignment of moving parts,
Damaged electric cords,
Binding of moving parts,
Broken parts,
Stable mounting,
Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push
the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it
closed fully, If it did not, follow the instructions in the
"TroubIe Shooting" section.
• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter
saw works.
If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken
in any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the
saw off and unplug it. Replace damaged, missing, or
failed parts before using the saw again.
Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care, Keep the miter saw clean
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's
spinning.
Remove
Adjusting
Wrench
and return it to proper
storage location on tool.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
Use Only Recommended
Accessories.
(See
"Accessory"
section within). Consult this Owner's
manual for recommended
accessories.
Follow the
instructions that come with the accessories, The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
Make sure the btade is sharp, undamaged and prop-
erly aligned.
With the saw unplugged,
push the
power head all the way down. Hand spin the blade
and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45
degree bevel and repeat the check.
Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean
Make sure the collars' recessed sides are facing the
blade.
Using t/4 inch allen wrench supplied, make sure the
arbor cap screw is firmly tightened.
Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is
no excessive play in any earls
• Keep Work
Area Clean
Cluttered
areas
and
benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears.
Know
Your Miter Saw. Read and understand
the
owner's manuai and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications
and limitations
as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool,
To avoid injury from accidental
contact with moving
parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
miter saw while any parts are moving.
Avoid Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"
before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don't force tool or attachment to
do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can't be held in a solidly braced,
fixed position.
CAUTION:
This machine
is not designed
for
cutting
ferrous
metals
(steel,
iron and iron
based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only
wood, wood like products
or soft metals like
aluminum. Other material may shatter, bind on
the blade, or create other dangers.
CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or
hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this,
disconnect
any dust collecting
bag or hose
from the miter saw, and remove all traces of
wood dust from inside dust traps in the miter
saw.
Dress For Safety
WEARYOUR
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI
Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glass-
es. Safety goggles are available at Sears retain stores,
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1
could seriously hurt you when they break,
* Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jew-
elry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
.
Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hatr.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter
saw for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
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