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OPERATION
Never cut freehand:
• Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it will not rock or
twist during the cut.
• Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence.
• Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece, fence and table that will let
the workpiece shift during the cut.
• Keep the cut-off piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could
get wedged against the blade and thrown, possibly causing injury.
• Only the workpiece should be on the saw table.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it’s practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD-SHAPED WORKPIECES
• Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.) for workpieces that are large
enough to tip.
• Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as an additional
support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic mitre saw table, or
to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause
your hand or fingers to be within 8 3/4" (22 cm) of the saw blade, the workpiece
is too small. Keep hands and fingers out of the “no hands zone” area marked on
the saw table.
• When cutting odd-shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the
blade and cause possible injury. Moulding, for example, must lie flat or be held by
a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut.
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing, which have a
tendency to roll when cut, causing the blade to “bite”.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety instructions when cutting
non-ferrous metals:
• Use only saw blades specifically recommended for non-ferrous
metal cutting.
• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be held by hand.
• Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the supervision of an
experienced person.
WARNING:
• Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your mitre saw to
result in a careless mistake. A fraction of a second of carelessness is
enough to cause a severe injury.
• Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until
the problem is found and corrected.
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