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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
Switch Activation
To reduce the likelihood of accidental start-
up, the switch is equipped with safety buttons
4 that must be depressed before the trigger
5 can be activated (Figure 17). The safety
buttons are designed to be activated by
the right or left thumb pushing in the left to
right direction. When either safety button is
depressed, the trigger is unlocked and it can
be pulled to activate the motor. Once the
trigger is activated, release the safety button
so it can automatically engage and lock the
switch upon release of the trigger.
WARNING
the safety button . Pressure from the palm of
your hand may unintentionally unlock the safety button or prevent it from automatically
engaging and locking the switch upon release of the trigger.
NOTE: Switch can accommodate a padlock with a long shackle of up to 1/4" in diameter (not
provided with compound miter saw) to prevent unauthorized use.
Body and Hand position
WARNING
cutting easier and safer. Observe the following
instructions (Figure 18).
Never place hands near cutting area .
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Keep hands outside the "No Hands Zone" .
The "No Hands Zone" is defined as the area
between marked lines on the left and right
side of the Base, including the entire Table
and portion of the Fence within these marked
lines. This zone is labeled by "No Hands"
symbols placed just inside the marked lines
on the Base.
Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent
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movement.
Keep hands in position until trigger has been released and blade has stopped completely. •
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Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain
Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right. Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
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Look through the lower guard if following a pencil line.
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Before making any cut, with the power off, lower the blade to preview the blade path.
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WARNING
Typically this may occur when trying to cut workpieces that are near the maximum cutting
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height capacity. Under these conditions, the workpiece can stop the lower guard movement
before the downward motion of the arm could preopen the lower guard. If this occurs:
Workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees your left hand to raise the guard 1 by
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Avoid positioning the
palm of your hand over
Position your body and
hands properly to make
The lower guard may not automatically open under certain cutting
conditions. If this occurs:
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Correct Use
Correct Use
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Incorrect Use
Incorrect Use
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