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Cut materials can be thrown and extensive exposure to
noise can cause hearing problems; always wear safety
glasses and proper hearing protection such as ear plugs
when performing cutting operations.
Don't allow familiarity, gained from frequent use of your
mitre saw, to result in a careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or
vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug the
saw. To avoid injury, do not restart until finding and
correcting the problem.
For your convenient use, your saw has a blade brake,
The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to
replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. To
prevent injury, if the blade does not stop within 6
seconds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in
the TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE for adjusting the brake
before continued use.
TO TURN SAW ON (FIG. CC)
Directly below and on the switch handle is the thumb
activated lock-off switch (!). It must be depressed to unlock
the trigger switch (2) and start the sliding compound
mitre saw.
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Fig. CC
BODY AND HAND POSITIONS
(RG. DD)
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6 1/2"
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating
the mitre saw wilt make cutting easier and safer. Use a
hold-down clamp assembly, whenever possible. Never
place hands near the cutting area. Place hand at least
6-1/2" away from the path of the blade. Hold workpiece
firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the
blade. Keep hands in position until the trigger has been
released and the blade has completely stopped. Stand in a
position so the body is to the left side of the blade but
never stand directly behind the blade when performing a
cutting operation. Before making a cut, make a "dry run"
with the power off so you can see the path of the blade.
Keep children
away. Keep all visitors a safe distance
from the mitre saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the
mitre saw and workpiece.
Don't force tool. It will do the job better and safer at its
designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece slowly
with a firm downward motion .....
Before freeing
jammed material:
a.
Turn switch ©FR
b.
Unplug the mitre saw.
c.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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After finishing
a cut:
a.
Keep holding the cutting head down.
b.
Release the switch, and wait for all moving parts
to stop before moving your hands.
c.
Ifthe blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds,
unplug the saw and follow the instructions in the
TROUBLESHOOTmNG
GUIDE for adjusting the
blade brake before using the saw again.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
Never leave tool running
unattended.
Turn power OFR
Wait for all moving parts to stop and unplug the power
cord from outlet. Make workshop child-proof. Lock the
shop. Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from
children and other unqualified users.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the miter
saw due to tipping, do not operate the saw without the
support bracket securely in position.
BASIC
SAW
OPERATmONS
MITRE CUT (FIG. EE)
The sliding compound mitre saw is equipped with
positive mitre stops on the saw base below the scale and
control arm of turntable. The !ocations are at 0, 15, 22.5,
31.6 and 45 degrees left and 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45, and 60
degrees to the right. These locations represent the most
common angles for cutting operations.
1.
When a mitre cut is required, move the cutting head
assembly to the desired mitre angle by turning the
mitre lock handle (1) counterclockwise.
This unlocks
the mitre spring lock and table. Lift up and hold the
mitre spring lock handle (2).
2.
Using the mitre lock handle, holding the spring
lock handle up, rotate the turntable (3) to the desired
mitre ang]e on the scale, right or left. When the
table is in the desired position, release the mitre
spring lock (2) and tighten the mitre !ock handle (1).
The table is now locked at the desired angle.
Fig. EE
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Move feet with miter angle
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To avoid injury from materials being thrown, unplug saw
to avoid accidental starting; and then remove small
materials from the control arm cavity prior to the next
cutting operation. The table insert may be removed for
this purpose, but always reattach table insert prior to
performing a cutting operation.
CHOP CUTTING NARROW BOARDS-
90 ° CROSSCUT
(RG. FF)
1,
Slide the carriage (1) to the rear position as far as it
will go.
2.
Lock the carriage lock knob (2).
3,
Lock turntable lock knob (3) on fence.
4,
Position the cutting head to the 0° bevel position, and
lock the bevel lock handle.
5,
Position the control arm (4) to the 0 ° mitre angle and
lock the mitre lock handle. (Refer to mitre cut operation),
6.
Position the workpiece on the table and against the
fence. Use a hold-down clamp (5) attached to the
base or fence, whenever possible.
7.
Press the lock (6) on side of handle and pull the
trigger (7), turning on the saw. Lower the blade by
pushing the handle (8) down into the workpiece with
slow and even pressure.
8.
When the cut is complete, release the switch and
allow the blade to stop before raising the cutting
head assembly.-
Fig. FF
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