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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, rm work surface before use. A level
and firm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
• Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the
blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the table,
move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger
of cutting the fence.
• Provide adequate support, such as table extensions, saw horses, etc., for a workpiece that
is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip
if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown
by the spinning blade.
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the
cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
• The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw
blade. If confined, i.e., using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade and
thrown violently.
• Always use a clamp or a xture designed to properly support round material such as rods
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work
with your hand into the blade.
• Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
• If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
• After nishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is
dangerous.
• Hold the handle rmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before
the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking action of the saw may cause the
saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE SAWS
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
• OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
• MAKE CERTAIN the blade rotates in the correct direction. The teeth on the blade should point in the
direction of rotation as marked on the saw.
• TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES, knobs and levers prior to operation. Loose clamps can cause parts
or the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds.
• BE SURE all blade and blade clamps are clean, recessed sides of blade clamps are against blade and
arbour screw is tightened securely. Loose or improper blade clamping may result in damage to the saw
and possible personal injury.
• DO NOT WEDGE ANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN to hold the motor shaft. Damage to tool and possible
personal injury may occur.
• NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS (those with any iron or steel content) or masonry. Either of these can
cause the carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds causing serious injury.
• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WHEELS OR BLADES. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated
by them may damage the saw and cause personal injury.
• NEVER HAVE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN LINE WITH THE PATH OF THE SAW BLADE. Personal
injury will occur.
• NEVER APPLY BLADE LUBRICANT TO A RUNNING BLADE. Applying lubricant could cause your
hand to move into the blade resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.
Inadvertent blade activation may result in serious injury.
• NEVER REACH AROUND OR BEHIND THE SAW BLADE. A blade can cause serious injury.
• DO NOT REACH UNDERNEATH THE SAW unless it is unplugged and turned off. Contact with saw
blade may cause personal injury.
• SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING SURFACE. Vibration can possibly cause the
machine to slide, walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.
• USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE specified for this tool to prevent damage to
the machine and/or serious injury.
• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to operation. A cracked or damaged blade
can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury. Replace cracked or
damaged blades immediately.
• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS prior to operation. Cleaning the blade and blade clamps
allows you to check for any damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked or damaged blade or
blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
• DO NOT USE WARPED BLADES. Check to see if the blade runs true and is free from vibration. A
vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
• KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.
• ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED. Small chip
accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of workpiece
when cutting.
• USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS SPECIFIED FOR THIS TOOL to prevent damage to the machine and/or
serious injury.
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