Power Tool Safety; Compound Miter Saw Safety - KNOVA KN M-2500W Manuals

POWER TOOL SAFETY:

7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master
switches or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or an attach-
ment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your ex-
tension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized cord will result in a
drop in line voltage and in loss of power which will cause the
tool to overheat. The table on page 5 shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommend-
ed. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any power tool
can throw foreign objects into
the eyes and could cause
permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles
(not glasses) that comply with
ANSI Safety standard Z87.1
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact–resistant lenses. They
ARE NOT safety glasses. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when
they break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing opera-
tion's produce dust.

COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND
MITER SAW
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect and con-
tact guard and can cause possible injury to the operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assem-
bled and installed according to these instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of
miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor, instructor or
other qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT
perform any operation free hand (use clamp wherever possible).
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the work-
piece you are cutting would cause your hands to be within 6-3/4
in. of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place
before making the cut.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibra-
tion.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate the tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before
servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits
and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make
sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this Opera-
tor's Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could oc-
cur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not walk away from a running
tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and the tool is
unplugged from the power source.
21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
23. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be
hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in well-venti-
lated area and provide for proper dust removal.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
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 both the blade and the collar are clean and the
arbor bolt is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 10 inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before opera-
tion. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than
4800 RPM.
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at all times.
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