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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
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. If the blade does not
stop within 6 seconds, unplug the saw and follow the
instructions in the TROUBLESHOOTING
Section for
adjusting the brake before continued use.
TO TURN THE MITER SAW OFF, RELEASE _'HE
TRIGGER SWITCH.
TO TURN THE SAW ON (FIG. P)
This miter saw is equipped with an ON/OFF trigger switch
(1) and a slide lock-offswitch (2). The slide lock-offswitch
must be pushed forward to unlock, and the trigger switch
squeezed, to turn the miter saw ON.
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch child-proof. Insert a
padlock, or chain with padlock, through the holes in the
trigger switch, locking the tool's switch, preventing children
and other unauthorized users from turning the machine on.
The miter saw is equipped with an automatic blade brake.
When the trigger switch is released, the electric blade
brake will stop the blade in seconds.
To avoid injury, after completing a cut and releasing the
trigger switch, allow the blade brake to activate and stop
the blade before raising the cutting head.
To avoid injury, check and tighten the arbor screw
periodically.
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Fig. P
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. Q)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when
operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer.
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 unti_ the trigger has been
released and the blade has completely stopped. Before
making a cut, with the power switch in the OFF position
bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the
cutting path of the blade.
• Keep children away. Keep all visitors a safe distance
from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the
miter 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:
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Turn switch OFF.
•
Unplug the miter saw.
•
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• After finishing a cut:
•
Keep holding the power head down,
•
Release the switch, and wait for aU moving parts
to stop before moving your hands.
•
If the blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unplug
the saw and follow the instructions in the
TROUBLESHOOTING
Section for adjusting the
blade brake before using the saw again.
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