Filter
Top Products
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
COMPOUND MITER SAWS
3
1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.
WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, MAKE
SURE THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO
NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY
CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD.
2. DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is com-
pletely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation of miter saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand.
5. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be
within hazard zone of the saw blade, the workpiece
should be clamped in place before making cut.
6. BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of
vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting cut.
8. KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight
before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of
the positive stops.
10. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor
screw is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than
recommended.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is run-
ning.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at
less than 5500 RPM.
16. USE the blade guard at all times.
17. ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place.
18. NEVER reach around saw blade.
19. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece
before switch is turned on.
20. NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position.
21. IMPORTANT: After completing cut, release power
switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before return-
ing saw to raised position.
22. MAKE SURE blade has come to a complete stop
before removing or securing workpiece, changing work-
piece angle or changing the angle of the blade.
23. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
24. NEVER recut small pieces.
25. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long workpieces.
26. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
27. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the mate-
rial. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean
plastic parts.
28. SHUT OFF power before servicing or adjusting tool.
29. DISCONNECT saw from power source and clean
the machine before leaving it.
30. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leav-
ing the machine.
31. SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
32. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety
Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to
the American National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.