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BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL
TO A POWER SOURCE
Be sure you have read all
GENERAL POWER TOOL S A F E T Y RULES
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
1 . K E E P GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit o f checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4 . AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Dont't use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit.
5. K E E P CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It
will d o the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job
it
was not designed
for.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
parts. Rubber-soled footwear is recommended for best footing.
10. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust maskif cutting operation is dusty.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades
or
adjusting guides.
15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked t o ensure 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.
using your hand and it frees both hands t o operate tool.
PRELIM IN AR Y I NST R
UCTl ONS
Your electric tool is precision built and manufactured
to
satisfy the highest standards. F o r maximum
performance, long
tool
life, and your safety, follow these instructions carefully.
VOLTAGE WARNING
:
Before connecting the tool
to
a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.1
be
sure the voltage supplied is
the
same as that specified o n the nameplate of the tool. A power source
with voltage greater than that specified for
the
tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY t o the user
-
as
well as damage t o the tool. If in doubt,
DO
NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage
less than the nameplate rating is harmful t o the motor.
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Precautions Before Use
A. Before plugging in the miter saw,
use
this checklist:
Check Item
Checkpoint
( 2 )
(3)
( 4 )
( 5 )
B. Set t h e miter saw on a level bench, sturdy stand or table. If you intend t o use the tool
in just one spot, fasten
it securely by means of bolts in the four mounting feet. Always
obtain a steady base for safe, sure cutting action.
C. These miter saws are equipped with a locking stopper which is used t o keep the head
in the lowered position. T o release from the hold-down position, lower the operation
handle slightly and turn t h e lever o n the locking stopper
to
the release position. To
lock t h e head in t h e hold-down position, lower the operation handle fully and turn the
lever o n t h e stopper to t h e hold position.
Is
the saw blade installed correctly?
Is the saw blade tip contacting t h e turn base when the blade is fully lowered?
Does the safety cover operate smoothly when you raise and
lower t h e head with t h e operating handle?
Is t h e miter clamp grip tightened firmly?
H O W TO USE YOUR M A K I T A M I T E R SAW
1. Switch Type and Operation
Your tool has either an ordinary trigger
switch (Fig. 1 ) or with a special lock-off
switch button (Fig.
2 ) .
A conventional switch starts the tool sim-
ply when you pull t h e trigger and stops it
when t h e trigger is released. There are three
steps in operating a lock-off switch:
1 . T o start t h e tool, first press in t h e lock-
off button, then pull the trigger.
2. To stop t h e tool, simply release t h e trig-
ger. (The lock-off button pops out.)
3. When the tool
is
not in use, take
off
the lock button.
The tool cannot be
switched on without it.
Fig. 1
Fig.
2
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3
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