ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
Always wear ear, eye and
respiratory protection.
Instruction warning.
Instruction note.
• Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece
of wood. Let the blade come to rest
naturally.
• If you are interrupted when operating the
saw, complete the process and switch off
before looking up.
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and
other fixings are properly tightened.
• Always hold the saw on parts that are
insulated. If you accidentally cut into
hidden wiring or the saw’s own cable, the
metal parts of the saw will become ‘live’.
Switch off at the mains and remove the
plug immediately.
• Connect the saw to a dust collection
device and ensure that it is operated
properly.
• Wear gloves when handling saw blades.
• Keep the floor area around the machine
level, well maintained and free of loose
materials such as wood chips and cut-offs.
• During slide cutting, always ensure that
the saw blade is pushed away from the
operator.
• Always use stands to provide support
for long work pieces that overhang the
turntable.
• Feed work into a blade or cutter against
the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
Wear goggles
Wear earmuffs
Wear a breathing mask
WARNING! For your own safety
read instruction manual before
operating mitre saw. Wear eye protection.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Do
not operate saw without guards in place.
Do not perform any operation freehand.
Never reach around saw blade. Turn
off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing
settings. When changing the blade, replace
and secure all guarding to its original
position and correctly before starting
tool. Disconnect power (or unplug tool
as applicable) before changing blade or
servicing. Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations. To reduce the risk of injury,
return carriage to the full rear position
after each crosscut operation.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any use other than those mentioned
in this Manual will be considered a case of
misuse. The user and not the manufacturer
shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for
any changes made to the tool nor for any
damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it
is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the tool’s construction
and design:
• Damage to the lungs if an effective dust
mask is not worn.
• Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs
are not worn.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electrical current
to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric
cord that has an equipment grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
MUST be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with ALL local codes and
ordinances.
• Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
• Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with
the green insulation (or without yellow
stripes) is the equipment grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO
NOT connect the equipment grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Safety
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RECOMMENDED SIZES OF
EXTENSION CORDS
Tool’s Volts Total length of cord in feet
Ampere Cord size in
rating A.W.G.(minimum)
25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft
3–6 120V~ 18 16 16 14
6–8 120V~ 18 16 14 12
8–10 120V~ 18 16 14 12
10–12 120V~ 16 16 14 12
12–16 120V~ 14 12 - -
• Check with a qualified electrician
or service personnel if you do not
completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not sure the
tool is properly grounded.
• Use only a three wire extension cord
with a 3-prong grounding type plug and
3-hole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug as shown in the diagram. Repair
or replace damaged or worn cords
immediately.
CAUTION: in all cases, make certain the
receptacle in question is properly grounded.
If you are not sure, have a qualified
electrician check the receptacle.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tool or to pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside,
use an outdoor extension cord marked
“W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated
for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: this mitre saw is for
indoor use only. Do not expose it to
rain or use in damp locations.
EXTENSION CORDS
• Replace damaged cords immediately.
Use of damaged cords can shock, burn
or electrocute.
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord
with adequate size conductors should be
used to prevent excessive voltage drop,
loss of power or overheating. The table
shows the correct size to use, depending
on cord length and nameplate amperage
rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA
listed extension cords.
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