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SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
18. NEVER reach around the saw blade.
THIS SLIDING MITER SAW
The right side sliding fence must be removed when
making any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35 ° in
combination with any right hand miter angle.
This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 _'bevel
angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22.5 °.
1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING
SAW BLADES. When
using carbide tipped blades, make sure they have a
nega_ve hook angle. IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE
THIN KERF BLADES- they can deflect and contact
guard and can cause possible injuryto 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 cut_ng would cause your hands to
be within 8-3/4" inches 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 MOTORAIR
SLOTS CLEAN and free of
chips or dust.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight and
locked in position before cutting.
Lock the quick
cam miter lock for every cut even if the table is
positioned
in one of the positive stops.
10.BE SURE both the blade and the collars are clean
and the arbor bolt is securely tightened.
11. USE only blade collars specified
for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter
than 12-inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
t4. ALIi_AYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation.
Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
t5. NEVER use blades recommended
for operation at
less than 4200 RPM
16. USE the blade guards at all times.
17. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place.
19.MAKE
SURE the blade is not contacting the
workpiece
before the switch is turned ON.
20.IMPORTANT:
After completing the cut, release the
power switch and wait for the blade to stop before
returning the saw to the raised position.
21.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.
22.NEVER
cut metals or masonry products with this tool.
This miter saw is designed
for use on wood and
wood-like products.
23.NEVER
cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut
would cause your hand or fingers to be within 8-3/4"
inches of the saw blade the workpiece
is too small.
24.PROVIDE
adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long work pieces.
25.NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases,
26.NEVER
use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
27.SHUT
OFF the power before servicing or adjusting
the tool.
28.DISCONNECT
the saw from the power source and
clean the machine when finished using.
29.MAKE
SURE the work area is clean before leaving
the machine.
30.SHOULD
any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged,
or fail in any way, or any electrical
component
fail to perform properly, shut off the switch
and remove the plug from the power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged,
or failed parts before
resuming operation.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
POWER
SUPPLYAND
MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
The
AC
motor
used
in this
saw
is a
universal,
nonreversible
type.
See
"MOTOR"
in the "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section on page 2.
To avoid electrical
hazards,
fire hazards,
or damage
to
the tool, use proper circuit protection.
Your saw is wired
at the factory for 120V operation.
Connect
to a 120V, 15
Amp circuit and use a 15 amp. 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.
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