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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW
OPERATION
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent
injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are
completed:
• Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following
the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS)
• Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch,
lock-off switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop
latch, bevel lock handle, and cover plate screws.
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this Operator's Manual.
(SAFETY & OPERATIONS)
• Review the MAINTENANCE and
TROUBLI :SHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw.
• To avoid injury or possible death from electrical shock:
Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging your miter saw.
(ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY)
• Keep all guards in place, in working order and proper
adjustment.
If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent damaged
or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don't work,
turn the saw off and unplug it.
Replace damaged, missing, or defective parts before
using the saw again.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for
best and safest performance. Follow ins_'uctions for
lubricating. Don't put lubricants on the blade while it's
spinning.
• Remove all adjusting wrenches from the tool before
turning it on.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
• Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS
section of this Operators Manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the insb'uctions that come with
the accessory. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
• Choose the correct12 inches diameter bladefor the
material and the type of cut'dngyou plan to do. Do not
use Thin Kerfblades.
The right side sliding fence must be removed when making
any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35° in combination
with any right hand miter angle.
This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 ° bevel
angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22.5 °.
Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and
properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the
cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade
and check for clearance. Tilt the miter-head to a 45 °
bevel and repeat the test.
Laser is activated when blade is rotating. Do not stare into
beam or view directly with optical instruments. Do not
remove the warning label affixed to the blade guard. Avoid
direct eye contact with light source.
BEFORE EACH USE
Inspect your saw.
• Disconnect the miter saw. Toavoidinjuryfrom
accidental starting, unplugthesaw beforeany
adjustments,includingset-up and bladechanges.
• Compare the direction of rotation arrow onthe
guardto the directionarrowonthe blade.The blade
teethshould alwayspointdownwardat the front of the
saw.
• Tighten the arbor holt.
• Tighten the cover plate screw.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts
• Damaged electric cords
• Binding of moving parts
• Mounting holes
• Functionof arm returnspring and lower guard:
Pushthe cutting arm allthe way down, then let it
rise until it stops. The lower guard should fully
close. Follow instructions in
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for adjustment.
• Other conditions that mayaffect the waythe miter
saw works.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are _ght and there is
no excessive play in any parts.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter
saw near flammable liquids, vapors, or gases.
• Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and
ears.
• Knowyour miter saw.
Read and understand the Operator's Manual and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as
well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts,
don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw.
• Avoid accidental starting
Make sure theswitch isOFF before plugging the
miter saw into a power outlet.
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