Operating The Miter Saw; Switches & Power Indicator Light; Power Indicator Light; Laser & Worklight On/Off Switch - Performax 240-3690 Owner's Manual

SWITCHES & POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
The switches and power indicator light are all
contained within the main handle (1) of the miter
saw (Fig. 20). The description of how each
element functions is described in the following
paragraphs.

POWER INDICATOR LIGHT

The power indicator (2) will turn ON as soon as
the plug is connected to a "live" power source. If
the light does not turn ON, the power source is
not "live".
LASER & WORKLIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH
The laser and worklight are turned ON and OFF
with the same switch (3). To turn the switch ON,
press the front edge of the switch. To turn the
switch OFF, press the rear edge of the switch.
! WARNING:
Never stare directly at the
laser beam. It can severely damage your eyes.

LOCK-OFF SWITCHES

This tool is equipped with two lock-off switches
(4) to prevent unintentional starting. Two lock-off
switches are supplied to accommodate both
right and left hand operation of the tool. ONE of
these lock-off switches must be pressed and
held before the tool will start.

TRIGGER SWITCH

To turn the tool ON, press and hold one of the
lock-off switches, then squeeze the trigger
switch (5). Once the tool starts, you can release
the lock-off switch while continuing to squeeze
the trigger switch. To turn the tool OFF, release
the trigger switch.
NOTE: Once the trigger switch has been
released, the tool cannot be restarted without
pressing and holding a lock-off switch before
squeezing the trigger switch.

OPERATING THE MITER SAW

BODY & HAND POSITION DURING CUTTING
WARNING:
!
that are too small to be safely held by hand.
Always secure small workpieces to the base
using the hold-down clamp supplied with the
tool (Fig. 7). Never cross your arms. Always
place your hands AT LEAST 4" from the blade.
•
Proper positioning of your body and hands
will make cutting easier and safer. Keep
your face and body to one side of the
blade, out of line with a possible debris
throwback (Fig. 21).
•
Do not overreach; keep good footing and
balance. Place your hands at least 4" from
the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly
against the fence and keep your hands in
position until the trigger has been released
and the blade has completely stopped.
•
Before making a cut, either make a "dry
run" with the power off to determine the
path of the blade or turn on the laser and
check the path of the blade against the
laser.
20
Fig. 20
Never cut small workpieces
Fig. 21