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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
● Lead from lead-based paints,
● Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
fi lter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USE OF
THIS POWER TOOL
WARNING
The following specifi c operating instructions
must be observed when using this POWER TOOL
in order to avoid injury:
DO's
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO
ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Review this Manual and familiarize yourself with
the safety rules and operating instructions for this
POWER TOOL before attempting to use it.
2. Remove all packing materials attached or connected
to the tool before attempting to operate it.
3. Always confi rm that the POWER TOOL is clean before
using it.
4. Always wear snug-fi tting clothing, non-skid footwear
(preferably with steel toes) and eye protection when
operating the POWER TOOL.
5. Always handle the POWER TOOL carefully. If the
POWER TOOL falls or strikes against a hard object,
it might become deformed or cracked or sustain other
damage.
6. Always cease operating the saw at once, if you notice
any abnormality whatsoever.
7. Always confi rm that all components are mounted
properly and securely before using the tool.
8. When replacing the saw blade, always confi rm that
the rpm rating of the new blade is correct for use on
this tool.
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9. Always confi rm the trigger switch is turned OFF and
that the battery has been disconnected from the tool
before performing any maintenance or inspection of
this tool.
10. During slide cutting, always push the saw blade away
from the operator.
11. Always clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece to
the fence; otherwise the workpiece might be thrust
form the table and cause bodily harm.
12. During miter or bevel cutting, always wait for the
rotation of the blade to stop completely before lifting
the saw blade.
13. Always make a trial run fi rst before attempting any
new use of the saw.
14. Always handle the saw blade with care when
dismounting and mounting it.
15. Always confi rm that the workpiece is free of nails or
other foreign objects before beginning a cut.
16. Always keep your hands out of the path of the saw
blade.
17. Always confi rm that the lower guard is in the proper
place before using the saw.
18. Always confi rm that the lower guard does not obstruct
the sliding motion of the saw before attempting slide
cutting.
19. Inspect the tool power cords periodically.
20. Always confi rm that the motor air vents are fully open
before using the tool.
21. Always wait until the motor has reached full speed
before starting a cut.
22. Always keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and
grease. Hold the tool fi rmly when in use.
23. Always use outboard stands to provide support for
long workpieces that overhang the table of the slide
compound miter saw.
24. Always operate the tool after ensuring the workpiece
is fi xed properly with a vise assembly.
25. The operating instructions provided with the tool
shall direct the user to secure the tool to supporting
structure if, during normal operation, there is a
tendency for the tool to tip over, slide, or walk on the
supporting surface.
DON'Ts
NEVER VIOLATE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO
ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Never operate the POWER TOOL unless you fully
understand the operating instructions contained in
this Manual.
2. NEVER leave tool running unattended. Turn power
off . Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
3. Never operate the POWER TOOL when you are
tired, after you have taken any medications, or have
consumed any alcoholic beverages.