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.==960.A6<; The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not
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se the tool for purpose not intended - for example,
do not use the miter saw for slicing meats.
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<?T#U Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous.
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reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• 22= 0BAA6;4 A<<9@ @5.?= .;1 092.; Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges, are less
likely to bind and easier to control. When mounting
saw blades, be certain that the arrow on the blade
matches the direction of the arrow marked on the
tool and that the teeth are also pointing in the same
direction.
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poorly maintained tools.
• < ;<A .9A2? <? :6@B@2 A<<9 Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in seri-ous
personal injury.
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6;A56@:.;B.9:.F0?2.A2.5.G.?1 Accessories
that may be suitable for one type of tool may
become hazardous when used on an inappropriate
tool.
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>B.963621 ?2=.6? =2?@<;;29 Service or mainte-
nance performed by unqualified personnel may
result in misplacing internal wires and compo-nents
which could cause serious hazard.
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failure to follow maintenance instructions may
create a hazard.
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These miter and bevel combinations may result in
interference between the sliding and stationary parts
of the saw or between the sliding parts and the work
piece - to make cut remove sliding fence and sliding
fence lock knob.
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A<<@:.99A</2@20B?29F09.:=21Your hand, if
placed inside the “No Hands” region, can easily slip
or be pulled into the blade.
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<A52? ?2.@<; The proximity of the spinning saw
blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may
be seriously injured.
• "2C2? 0?<@@ F<B? 5.;1 <C2? 6;A2;121 96;2 <3
0BAA6;4Supporting the workpiece “cross hand-ed,”
i.e., holding the left side of the workpiece with your
right hand, is very dangerous.
• 9D.F@ 16@0<;;20A A52 =<D2? 0<?1 3?<: A52
=<D2?@<B?02/23<?2:.86;4.;F.17B@A:2;A@<?
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unintentionally start the saw, leading to serious
personal injury.
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9682=?<1B0A@A52F0.;;<A/2B@21D6A5./?.@6C2
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Cutting ferrous materials causes excessive sparking
and will damage the lower guard and overload the
motor.
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96;2<3A520BA Bent or warped workpieces can
twist or rock and may cause binding on the
spinning saw blade while cutting. Also, make sure
there are no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
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“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by
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symbol listed BELOW, and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
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