Work Piece And Work Area Set Up; Operating Instructions; General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 96697 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

four legs of the base. These should
be firmly mounted using bolts (not
included) to your saw stand or saw
table (not included). This will help
prevent tipping or movement of the
saw, preventing injury. Also, the use
of a saw table will make it easier to
efficiently handle work materials and
make more accurate cuts.

operating inStruCtionS

read the entire important
SaFetY inFormation section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
warning
From aCCidental
operation:
unplug power cord from
power source before making
any adjustments to this tool.

work piece and work area Set up

1. Designate a work area that is clean
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
2. Route the power cord along a safe
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage.
The power cord must reach the work
area with enough extra length to
allow free movement while working.
3. Use a saw table, saw stand or other
means to support the work piece.
The Miter Saw must be mounted in
such a way that the surface is level to
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to preVent
SeriouS injurY
the ground, and supports used must
provide a surface on the same level
as the saw table. If the work surface
and any work materials supports
are not level, and on the same level,
unwanted bevel angles will appear in
the cuts resulting in poor joinery.
4. Work pieces may be secured to
the saw table using the Hold Down
Clamp or other clamping devices (not
included). Securing the work piece
will provide safety by preventing
kick back and by removing the need
to hold work pieces near the blade
by hand. Clamping the work piece
will also improve cutting accuracy
by preventing the work piece from
moving during the cutting operation.
5. When using this saw, work pieces
are often quite long. Allow room on
both left and right of saw for extended
work pieces.

general operating instructions

1. When the Handle is lowered, the
Blade Guard raises automatically.
When the Handle is raised the Blade
Guard returns to its safety position.
Keep hands clear of the Blade
when the Handle is lowered. Never
interfere with the proper movement of
the Blade Guard.
2. There are locking mechanisms for the
miter angle and the Slides. Unlock
the Table to set the miter angle,
then re-lock it before making the
cut. Unlock the Slide using the Slide
Lock Wing Screw before making a
cut if the work material is too wide to
"chop".
3. To rotate the Table, press down the
Miter Thumb Lever, rotate the Table
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