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Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)
CAUTION: Because of the sliding
action of this saw, this machine
is not designed for cutting met-
als. Use this miter saw to cut
only wood and wood like prod-
ucts. Other materials may shat-
ter, bind on the blade, start fires
or create other dangers.
Dress For Safety
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Can-
ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack-
age. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses. Safety goggles are
available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt
you when they break.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
miter saw for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Preparing to Make Cut
Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sure
there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be cut.
Plan your work to reduce the risk
of thrown pieces caused when the
workpiece binds on the blade and
is torn from your hands.
Plan how you will make the cut.
Always:
• Make sure the blade is not spin-
ning.
• Raise the blade.
• Slide the saw out above the front
edge of the workpiece before start-
ing saw, and
• Push the sawblade down on top of
the wood and back toward the rear
of the saw to make the cut.
DANGER: NEVER pull the saw
toward you during a cut. The
blade can suddenly climb up on
top of the workpiece and force
itself toward you.