Operation; Safety Precautions; Basic Operation; Body And Hand Position - PowerTec MSS1000 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
For your own safety, read the operating manual and all
the safety instructions before using the saw.
The failure to follow the general safety rules and safety
precautions can greatly increase the likelihood of injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be aware of general power tool safety. Make sure all the
safety rules are understood.
• Disconnect the machine from power source whenever
adjusting or replacing any parts.
• Do not plug in unless switch is in "OFF" position.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Ware eye protection or face shield during operation.
• Make sure all guards are attached and securely
fastened. Keep saw and blade guards in proper working
condition.
• Make sure all the mobile parts move freely and are free
from interference.
• Keep blades shaft aligned and properly attached.
• Never turn the machine "ON" with the workpiece
contacting the blade.
• Make sure the blade teeth points downward at the front
of the table.
• Make sure the arbor bolt is always tightened.
• Make sure the cover plate screw is always tightened.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is
no excessive play in any parts.
• Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood-like products,
or non-ferrous metal.
• Don't force the saw.
• Make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before
plugging the miter saw into a power outlet.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece
being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within
6-3/4 inches of the saw blade, the workpiece is too
small. Keep hands and fingers out of the "no hands
zone" area marked on the saw table.
• When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work
so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury .
• Molding must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will
not let it move when cut.
• Choose the correct 10 in. diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting your plan to do. Do not
use thin kerf blades.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Do not perform a workpiece that is warped, contains
knobs, or is embedded with foreign objects (nails,
staples, etc) to prevent kickback.
• Do not allow anyone to stand or cross in line of blade
rotation.
• Keep saw maintained. Follow maintenance instructions.

OPERATION

BODY AND HAND POSITION

WARNING
Position your body and hands properly to make cutting.
• Keep hands outside the "No Hands Zone". The "No
Hands Zone" is between the marked lines on the left
and right side of the base. The area is including the
entire table and portion of the fence within these marked
lines. This zone is labeled by "No Hands" symbols
placed inside the marked lines.
• Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent movement.
• Keep hands in position until trigger has been released
and blade has stopped completely.
• Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.
• Sight through the lower guard if following a pencil line.
• With the power off, lower the blade to preview the blade
path before making any cut.
BASIC SAW OPERATION
• Place away from the path of the blade-out of the
"no-hands zone".
• Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent
movement toward the blade.
• With the power switch OFF, bring the saw blade down
to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade.
• Press in lock-off switch in trigger switch handle.
• Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.
• Lower blade into workpiece with a firm downward
position.
• Hold the cutting arm in the down position .
• Release trigger switch and wait for all moving parts to
stop before moving your hands and raising the cutting
arm.
• If the blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds unplug the
saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING
section.

SWITCH ACTIVATION

To reduce the likelihood of accidental starting a thumb
activated lock-OFF switch is located on top of the switch
handle. The lock –OFF switch must be pushed in before
the trigger switch can be activated and the miter saw
started.

CHOP CUT

• Slide the sliding mechanism to the rear as far as
possible.
• Tighten the slide lock knob to lock the sliding
mechanism in place.
• Lock the cutting head in 0° position.
• Rotate the table to 0 ° position and lock miter clamp
knob.
• Follow basic saw operation.