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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL
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1. Wear eye protection.
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid con-
tact with any coasting blade. It can still cause severe
injury.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the blade guard into the open posi-
tion.
4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn
base and guide fence with the vise during all opera-
tions. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.
5. Never reach around saw blade.
6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.
7. Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing.
8. Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.
9. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is
for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations.
10. Don’t use the tool in the presence of flammable liq-
uids or gases.
11. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
before operation.
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
13. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges (espe-
cially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage to these
parts could result in blade breakage.
14. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so
it will not move during operation.
15. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc.
from the table top before operation.
16. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails
from the workpiece before operation.
17. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
18. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position.
19. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves
up or down slightly during start-up and stopping.
20. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece
before the switch is turned on.
21. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it
run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that
could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced
blade.
22. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
23. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything
abnormal.
24. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.
25. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Don’t be lulled into a false
sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
26. Always use accessories recommended in this man-
ual. Use of improper accessories such as abrasive
wheels may cause an injury.
27. Do not use the saw to cut other than aluminum,
wood or similar materials.
28. Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device
when sawing.
29. Select saw blades in relation to the material to be
cut.
30. Take care when slotting.
31. Replace the kerf board when worn.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Bench mounting
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the low-
ered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin
by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the stopper
pin. (Fig. 1)
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
(Fig. 2)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Blade guard (Fig. 3)
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The blade guard returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE BLADE GUARD.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY BLADE
GUARD.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or work-
piece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and
clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use
solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic
guard.
Positioning kerf board (Fig. 4 & 5)
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base.
The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw
blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use,
adjust the kerf boards as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each on
left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them
to the extent that the kerf boards can be easily moved by
hand. Loosen the knob which secures the slide poles.
Pull the carriage toward you fully and lower the handle.
Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact
the side of blade teeth slightly. Tighten the front screws
(do not tighten firmly). Push the carriage toward the
guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the
kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth slightly.
Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly). After
adjusting the kerf boards, raise the handle. Then tighten
all the screws securely.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf
boards as described above.
