Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws - DeWalt DW714 Instruction Manual

ENGlIsH
• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function—check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only
accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may be hazardous when used on another
tool. Consult the instruction manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
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occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
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POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop. Serious injury can result.
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR
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FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and
ignite fumes.
• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE
WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS or ALCOHOL. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in injury.

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws


WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from
frequent use of your saw) to replace safety rules.
Always remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions. A
machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
• OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar
with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
• STABILITY. Make sure the miter saw is placed on a secure
supporting surface and does not slip or move during use.
• FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocution.
Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-
delay fuse or a circuit breaker."
• MAKE CERTAIN the blade rotates in the correct direction.
The teeth on the blade should point in the direction of
rotation as marked on the saw.
• TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES, knobs and levers
prior to operation. Loose clamps can cause parts or the
workpiece to be thrown at high speeds.
• BE SURE all blade and clamp washers are clean, recessed
sides of collars are against blade and arbor screw is
tightened securely. Loose or improper blade clamping may
result in damage to the saw and possible personal injury.
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• ALWAYS USE A SHARP BLADE. Check the blade to
see if it runs true and is free from vibration. A dull or a
vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/
or serious injury.
• DO NOT OPERATE ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN
THE DESIGNATED VOLTAGE for the saw. Overheating,
damage to the tool and personal injury may occur.
• DO NOT WEDGE ANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN to hold
the motor shaft. Damage to tool and possible personal
injury may occur.
• DO NOT force cutting action. Stalling or partial stalling of
motor can cause damage. To the machine or blade and/
or serious injury.
• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED prior to
starting cut. Starting the cut too soon may cause damage
to the machine or blade and/or serious injury."
• NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS (Those with any iron or
steel content) or masonry. Either of these can cause the
carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds causing
serious injury.
• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WHEELS. The excessive heat
and abrasive particles generated by them may damage
the saw and cause personal injury.
• NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of
the saw blade. Personal injury will occur.
NEVER apply blade lubricant to a running blade. Applying
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lubricant could cause your hand to move into the blade
resulting in serious injury.
DO NOT place either hand in the blade area when the
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saw is connected to the power source. Inadvertent blade
activation may result in serious injury.
DO NOT PERFORM FREE-HAND OPERATIONS
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(workpiece not supported by table and fence). Hold
the work firmly against the fence and table. Free-hand
operations on a miter saw could cause the workpiece to
be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
• NEVER REACH AROUND or behind the saw blade. A
blade can cause serious injury.
• DO NOT reach underneath the saw unless it is unplugged
and turned off. Contact with saw blade may cause
personal injury.
• SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING
SURFACE. Vibration can possibly cause the machine to
slide, walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.
• USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES recommended
for miter saws. For best results, use only zero-degree or
negative hook angles when using carbide-tipped blades.
Do not use blades with deep gullets. These can deflect and
contact the guard, and can cause damage to the machine
and/or serious injury.
• USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE
specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine
and/or serious injury.
• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to
operation. A cracked or damaged blade can come apart
and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious
injury. Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.
• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE FLANGES prior to
operation. Cleaning the blade and flanges allows you to