Tool Use And Care - Tool Shop 10” 15 AMP COMPOUND MITER SAW Operator's Manual

Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. A
moment of inattention or use of drugs, alcohol or medication while operating power tools can be
dangerous.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Roll long sleeves above elbows. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is "OFF" before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch "ON" invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool "ON". A wrench or a key that is left attached
to a rotating part of the tool will be thrown.
• Do not overreach, keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Do not stand on tool or its stand. Serious injury may occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool or
its stand to reach them.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear safety goggles. Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses. They
are NOT safety glasses

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable. It allows for work to shift, causes binding of the tool and loss
of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not use the tool for purpose not intended - for example; do not use
the miter saw for slicing meats.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it "ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments or changing accessories.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges, are less
likely to bind and easier to control. When mounting saw blades be certain that the arrow on the blade
matches the direction of the arrow marked on the tool and that the teeth are also pointing in the same direction.
• Inspect guards before using a tool. Keep guards in place. Check moving parts for binding or any other
condition that may affect the normal operation or safety features of the tool. If damaged, have tool serviced
before using the tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in serious personal injury.
• The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual may create a hazard. Accessories that
may be suitable for one type of tool, may become hazardous when used on an inappropriate tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel may result in misplacing internal wires and components which could cause serious
hazard.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a hazard.
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