To correctly locate your cut to the pencil line,
align the pencil line with the edge of the blade's
shadow. Keep in mind that you may have to
adjust the miter or bevel angles to match the
pencil line exactly.
After the cut is complete, the shadow light system
will turn off automatically within 10 seconds.
GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY
CAUTION
underneath the main handle when pulling the
head assembly down. The lower guard will
move up as the main handle is pulled down
which could cause pinching.
The blade guard on your saw has been
designed to automatically raise when the head
BODY AND HAND POSITIONS
(FIG. 23a & 23b)
WARNING
cutting easier and safer. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
hands outside the "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 is also
considered a part of the "No Hands Zone".
The "No Hands Zone" for zero miter and
zero bevel cuts is marked on the tool
with lines and "No Hands" symbols.
WARNING
without holding the work piece against the
fence), because the blade could grab the work
piece, causing it to slip and twist.
a. Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence to
prevent movement.
b. Keep hands in position until the main switch
has been released and the blade has stopped
completely.
c. Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain
proper balance.
d. Follow the miter arm when mitering left or
right. Stand slightly to the side of the saw
blade.
Pinch Hazard. To reduce
the risk of injury, keep thumb
Position your body and
hands properly to make
Never place hands near
the cutting area. Keep
Never perform any cutting
operation "freehand" (i.e.,
assembly is brought down and to lower over the
blade when the head assembly is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand when
installing or removing saw blades or for
inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE THE
BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW
IS TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material
will require that you manually raise the guard.
The front section of the guard is louvered for
visibility while cutting. Although the louvers dra-
matically reduce flying debris, they are open-
ings in the guard and safety glasses should be
worn at all times when viewing through the lou-
vers.
Fig. 23a
Correct Use
Correct Use
e. Look through the lower guard if following a
pencil line.
f. Before making any cut, lower the blade to
preview the blade path with the power off.
WARNING
with the saw "OFF" by conducting a
simulated cutting cycle and observe the
projected path of the saw blade. Keep hands
out of the path of saw blade.
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Incorrect Use
Incorrect Use
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run