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PLAN YOUR WORK
• Use the right tool. Don't force a 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 the blade, or create other dangers. Remove all nails
that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could
cause a fire.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
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. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are
available at Sears retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you
when they break.
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Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, watches). They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts.
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Wear non-slip footwear.
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Tie back long hair.
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Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
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Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs when using any miter saw.
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For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
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Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece,
fence and table that will let the workpieca shift after it
is cut.
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Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it
is cut. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
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Only the workpiece should be on the saw table.
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Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the
work when it's practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE, VERY
SMALL, OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES.
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Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, extension
wings [included], blocks, etc.) for any workpioce
large enough to tip when not held down to the table
top.
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Never use another person as a substitute for a table
extension, or as an additional support for a workpiece
that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table,
or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.
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Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small. If the
workpiece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 6-1/2 inches of the saw blade,
the workpiece must be damped in place before cutting.
Keep hands and fingers out of the "no hands zone"
area marked on the saw table.
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When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work
so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible
injury. Molding, for example, must lie flat or be held
by a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut.
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Properly support round material such as dowel rods,
or tubing, which have a tendency to roll when cut,
causing the blade to "bite".
INSPECTYOUR
WORKPIECE
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece being cut.
Plan your work to avoid thrown pieces caused If
the workplece binds on the blade and Is torn from
your hands.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to
finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to
move into the blade.
DON'T OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and
body to one side, out of the line of a possible throwback.
Never cut freehand:
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Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and
table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
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Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece
and the table or fence.
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety instructions,
when cutting non-ferrous metals:
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Use only saw blades specifically recommended for
non-ferrous metal cutting.
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Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held.
Clamp workpieces securely.
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Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are experienced or
under the supervision of an experienced person.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
Don't allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your
miter 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. Do not restart until finding and correcting the
problem.
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