WARNING: Never place hands near the cutting
area. Proper positioning of your body and hands when
operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer.
Keep children away. Keep all visitors at a safe distance from
the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw
and work piece. Do not force the saw. It will do the
job better and safer at its designed rate.
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 17)
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Starting a cut:
• Place hands at least 8 3/8 in. away from the path of the
blade-out of the “non-hands zone” (A).
• Hold work piece rmly against the fence to prevent
movement toward the blade.
• With the power switch OFF, bring the saw blade down to
the work piece to see the cutting path of the blade.
• Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.
• Lower blade into work piece with a rm downward motion.
Finishing a cut:
• Hold the cutting head in the down position.
• Release trigger switch and wait for all moving parts to
stop before moving your hands and raising the cutting
head.
• Unplug the miter saw.
Before freeing jammed material:
• Release trigger switch.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the miter saw.
FIG. 17
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always wait for the blade to stop completely, turn off
the tool and disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make
any adjustments.
WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is
not connected to the power source outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
WARNING: Never cut metals or masonry products with this tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood and
wood-like products only.
WARNING: Before each use, verify that the blade is free of cracks, loose teeth, missing teeth, or any other damage.
Do not use if damage is observed or suspected.
When transporting the miter saw, turn off and unplug the saw, then lower the cutter head and lock it in the
“DOWN” position. Always use the carrying handles when lifting the saw.
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