SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this
information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known 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 (CCA).
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 filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear
protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on
the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW. WHEN SERVICING, USE
ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
ON FENCE:
CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL
ON GUARD: DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ON GUARD RETAINER PLATE: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
MITER SAW. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN
DAMP LOCATIONS. ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. USE ONLY 10" (254MM) SAW BLADES
RECOMMENDED FOR 5200RPM OR HIGHER WITH 5/8" ARBOR." KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT
OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER CLOSING BEFORE EACH USE.
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER REACH
IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO
STOP BEFORE MOVING WORKPIECE, CHANGING SETTINGS OR MOVING HANDS. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE
CHANGING BLADE OR SERVICING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE FULL REAR POSITION
AFTER EACH CROSSCUT OPERATION. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
DANGER
ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)
KEEP AWAY
FROM BLADE
3
CLAMP SMALL PIECES
BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.