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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS 

COMPOUND MITER SAW

1. 

DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they 

can deflect and contact guard and can cause 

possible injury to the operator.

 2.  DO NOT operate the miter saw until it 

is completely assembled and installed 

according to these instructions.

3. 

IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with 

the operation of miter saws, seek guidance 

from your supervisor, instructor or other 

qualified person.

4. 

ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the 

fence and table. 

DO NOT perform any 

operation free hand (use clamp wherever 

possible).

5. 

KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw 

blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would 

cause your hands to be within 6-3/4 in. of the 

saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped 

in place before making the cut.

6. 

BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and 

is free of vibration.

7. 

ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed 

before starting a cut.

8. 

KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN 

and free of chips or dust.

9. 

ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight 

before cutting, even if the table is positioned 

in one of the positive stops.

10.  

BE SURE both the blade and the collar are 

clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.

11.  

USE only blade collars specified for your 

saw.

12.  

NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 

10 inches.

13.  

NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it 

is running.

14.  

ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or 

damage before operation. Replace a cracked 

or damaged blade immediately.

15.  

NEVER use blades recommended for 

operation at less than 4800 RPM.

16.  

ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place 

and use at all times.

17. 

NEVER reach around the saw blade.

18.  

MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the 

workpiece before the switch is turned ON.

19.  

IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, 

release the trigger and wait for the blade to 

stop before returning the saw to the raised 

position.

20.  

MAKE SURE the blade has come to a 

complete stop before removing or securing 

the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle 

or changing the angle of the blade.

21.  

NEVER cut metals or masonry products with 

this tool. This miter saw is designed for use 

on wood and wood-like products.

22.  

NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece 

being cut would cause your hand or fingers 

to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade the 

workpiece is too small.

23.  

PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of 

the saw table for long work pieces.

24.  

NEVER use the miter saw in an area with 

flammable liquids or gases.

25.  

NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. 

Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise 

damage the material.

26.  

SHUT OFF the power before servicing or 

adjusting the tool.

27.  

DISCONNECT the saw from the power 

source and clean the machine when finished 

using.

28.  

MAKE SURE the work area is clean before 

leaving the machine.

29.  

SHOULD any part of your miter saw be 

missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any 

electrical component fail to perform properly, 

lock the switch and remove the plug from 

the power supply outlet. Replace missing, 

damaged, or failed parts before resuming 

operation.

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR 

SPECIFICATIONS

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, 

nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the 

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on 

page 2.

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, 

or damage to the tool, use proper circuit 

protection. Your saw is wired at the factory 

for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15 

A circuit and use a 15 A time delay fuse or 

circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if 

power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any 

way, have it replaced immediately.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

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