Performax 240-3690 Owner's Manual page 8

Keep the motor air slots clean and free of
chips or dust.
Always make sure all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of
the positive stops.
Be sure blade and mounting collar are clean,
and that the arbor screw is tightened securely.
Use only blade collars specified for your
saw.
Never apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
Always check the blade for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace a cracked
or damaged blade immediately.
Never use blades recommended for
operation at less than 3800rpm.
Use the blade guards at all times.
Always keep the blade guards in place.
Never reach around the saw blade.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned ON.
Never unplug the saw with the switch in the ON
position.
WARNING:
!
After completing the cut,
release the trigger switch and wait for the blade
to stop before returning the saw to the raised
position.
Make sure the blade has come to a complete
stop before removing or securing the workpiece,
changing the workpiece angle, or changing the
angle of the blade.
Never cut ferrous metals or masonry with this
tool.
Never cut small workpieces that are too small to
be safely held by hand or clamped to the base.
Provide adequate support to the sides of the
saw table for long workpieces.
MITER SAW SAFETY
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Use only cross-cutting saw blades. When
using carbide-tipped blades, make sure they
have a negative hook angle. Do not use blades
with deep gullets, because they can deflect and
contact the guard. The use of thin-kerf blades is
not recommended.
Never use the miter saw in an area where
flammable liquids or gases are present.
Never use solvents to clean plastic parts.
Solvents may dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
Shut off and disconnect the power before
servicing or adjusting the tool.
Disconnect the saw from the power source,
and clean the machine before leaving it.
Should any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or if any electrical
component should fail to perform properly, turn
the switch OFF and remove the plug from the
power supply outlet. Replace missing,
damaged, or failed parts before resuming
operation.
Do not operate the miter saw until it is
completely assembled and installed according
to these instructions.
Always hold the work firmly against the fence,
table or both. DO NOT perform any operation
freehand.
Be sure the blade is sharp, runs freely, and is
free of vibration.