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accessories may cause risk of
injury.
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Choose the correct 12 in. blade for
the material and the type of cutting
you plan to do.
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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.
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Make sure the blade and arbor
collars are clean.
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Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight 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.
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Plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face and ears.
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Know your miter saw.
Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as
the potential hazards specific to this
tool. To avoid injury from accidental
contact with moving parts, do not
lay out, assemble or set up work on
the miter saw.
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Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position
before plugging the miter saw into a
power outlet.
PLAN YOUR WORK
Use the right tool. Do not force a tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool for
any workpiece that cannot be held in a
solidly braced, fixed position.
WARNING
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WARNING
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This machine is NOT designed for
cutting masonry, masonry products
or ferrous metals (steel, iron and
iron-based metals.) Use this miter
saw to cut only wood and wood
by-products. Other materials may
shatter, bind the blade or create
other dangers. Remove all nails that
may be in the workpiece to prevent
sparking that could cause a fi
re.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw
debris into the eyes. This
can result in permanent eye
damage.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact
resistant lenses and are not safety
glasses. Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously injure you when they break.
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Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, watches).
They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts.
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Wear non-slip footwear.
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Tie back long hair.
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Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
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Noise levels vary widely. To avoid
possible hearing damage, wear
hearing protection when using any
miter saw.
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For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
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Make sure there are no nails or
foreign objects in the part of the
workpiece being cut.
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Plan your work to avoid small pieces
that may bind or are too small to
clamp and hold securely.
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Plan the way you will grasp the
workpiece from start to finish. Avoid
awkward operations and hand
positions. A sudden slip could cause
your fingers or hand to move into
the blade.