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10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw   
Operator’s Manual        GMSDR1015LC
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•  Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles cannot 
safely control the tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
•  Secure the workpiece. Use clamp or other practical way to hold the workpiece to a stable platform. 
Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
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Do not force the power tool. The tool will perform the job better and safer at the feed rate for 
which it is designed. Forcing the tool could possibly damage the tool and may result in personal injury.
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Use the correct power tool for the job.   Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job for 
which it is not designed.
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled 
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. 
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Turn power tool off, and disconnect the plug from the power source and/or battery pack 
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing the accessories, or storing the tools. Such 
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of an accidental start up which may cause personal injury.
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Store idle tool out of reach of children and other inexperienced persons.  It is 
dangerous in the hand of untrained users. 
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Maintain power tools with care.  Check for proper alignment and binding of moving parts, 
component breaks, and any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or any other part 
that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of 
personal injury.
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Use recommended accessories.  Using accessories and attachments not recommended by the 
manufacturer or intended for use on this type tool may cause damage to the tool or result in personal injury to 
the user. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. 
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 
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Feed the workpiece in the correct direction and speed. Feed the workpiece into a blade, 
cutter, or abrasive surface against the direction of the cutting tool’s direction of rotation only. Incorrectly feeding 
the workpiece in the same direction may cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed. 
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Never leave the tool running unattended, turn the power off. Do not leave the tool 
until it comes to a complete stop.
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Never start the power tool when any rotating component is in contact with 
the workpiece.
 
 WARNING:  USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR 
OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST 
AND ASBESTOS.  Direct particles away from face and body.  Always operate tool in a 
well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.  Use dust collection system 
wherever possible.  Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory 
or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death.  Avoid 
breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with the dust.  Allowing dust to get into 
your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material.  
Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for 
dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SERVICE
•  Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only 
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 
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Service your power tool periodically.  When cleaning a tool, be careful not to disassemble any 
portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS