To avoid possible injury, disconnect battery pack before performing any
assembly, adjustments or repairs.
Switch Activation
For safety, the power switch (Fig. 29, 3) is de-
signed to prevent accidental starts. To operate
safety switch, slide the switch "Lock-OFF" re-
lease buttons (2) with either thumb to disen-
gage the lock, then pull the power switch (3)
trigger and release the switch "Lock-OFF" re-
lease button. When the power switch trigger is
released, the switch "Lock-OFF" release button
will engage the power switch trigger automati-
cally, and the lever will no longer operate un-
til either "Lock-Off" release button is engaged
again.
NOTE: Padlock hole (Fig. 29) can accommodate
a padlock with a long shackle of up to 5/16"
(8mm) in diameter (not provided with miter
saw) to prevent unauthorized use.
Fig. 29
Padlock
hole
Built-in LED Light
Your tool is equipped with a powerful LED light
for better visibility when cutting. The light has
the ability to turn on when only partially de-
pressing the trigger (Fig. 29, 3). The light will
stay on for 30 seconds after the trigger has been
released. This allows the cut to be more visible.
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Preparing for Saw Operations
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3
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Body and Hand Position
Position
hands properly to make cut-
ting easier and safer. Failure to follow all in-
structions, identified below by bullet (•) sym-
bols, may result in serious personal injury.
(See Fig. 30 below.)
• Never place hands near cutting area. Keep
hands and arms outside the "NO HANDS"
zone.
No Hands Zone
The "No Hands Zone" is an area 6 inches
(152mm) wide on left and right side of the
blade cutting path. Portion of the fence in this
area also is considered a part of the "No Hands
Zone."
Fig. 30
CORRECT
Projected Line of Cut
The "No Hands Zone" for zero miter and zero
bevel cuts is marked on the tool with lines and
"No Hands" symbols (Fig. 31).
your
body
and
INCORRECT USE
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