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23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
24. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can
be injurious to your health. Always operate saw in weU
ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS MITER SAW
1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING
SAW BLADES.
When using carbide tipped blades, make sure they
have a negaUve hook angle. Do not use blades with
deep gullets as they can deflect and contact guard.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation
of miter saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand.
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be
within 6-1/2 inches of the saw blade, the workpiece
should be clamped in p_acebefore 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 cut.
8. KEEP the motor air slots clean and free of chips.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10. BE SURE blade and collar are clean and that the arbor
screw is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter
than recommended.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14, ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before
operation. Replace a cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less
than 4500 RPM.
16. USE the blade guards at all times.
17.ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place.
18. NEVER reach around the saw blade.
19. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece
before the switch is turned on.
20. NEVER unplug the saw with the switch in the ON
position.
21. IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the
power switch and wait for the coasting blade to stop
before returning the saw to the raised position.
22. 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.
23. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
24. NEVER recut small pieces.
25. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long workpieces.
26. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
27. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
28. SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting
the tool.
29. DISCONNECT
the saw from the power source and
clean the machine before leaving it.
30. MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving
the machine.
31. 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 SUPPLY AND 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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