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grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations�
• Note that when you operate a power tool, please
hold the auxiliary handle correctly, which is helpful
when controlling the power tool� Therefore, proper
holding can reduce the risk of accidents or injuries�
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained�
• Follow instruction for lubricating and changing ac-
cessories�
Special safety warnings
• Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-
like products, they cannot be used with abrasive
cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as
bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes mov-
ing parts such as the lower guard to jam� Sparks from
abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf in-
sert and other plastic parts�
• Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you
must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from
either side of the saw blade. Do not use this mitre
saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely
clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too
close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of
injury from saw blade contact�
• The workpiece must be stationary and clamped
or held against both the fence and the table. Do
not feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cut
"freehand" in any way. Unrestrained or moving work-
pieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury�
• Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not
pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a
cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the
workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press
the saw head down and push the saw through the
workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause
the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and vio-
lently throw the blade assembly towards the operator�
• Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade. Sup-
porting the workpiece "cross handed" i�e� holding the
workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left
hand or vice versa is very dangerous�
• Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other rea-
son while the blade is spinning. The proximity of the
spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious
and you may be seriously injured�
• Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the
outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece,
fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause
binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting� There
should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece�
• Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece.
Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects
that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with
high speed�
• Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting�
• Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a
level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm
work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becom-
ing unstable�
• Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel
or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable
fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and
will not interfere with the saw blade or the guard-
ing system. Without turning the tool "ON" and with no
workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through
a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no
interference or danger of cutting the fence�
• Provide adequate support such as table exten-
sions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wid-
er or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or
wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely
supported� If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can
lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade�
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a
table extension or as additional support. Unstable
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade�
• The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade. If
confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could
get wedged against the blade and thrown violently�
• Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods or
tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work with your
hand into the blade�
• Let the saw blade reach full speed before con-
tacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown�
• If the workpiece or saw blade becomes jammed,
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts
to stop and disconnect the plug from the power
source and / or remove the battery pack. Then
work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing
with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control
or damage to the mitre saw�
• After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the saw blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your
hand near the coasting saw blade is dangerous�
• Hold the handle firmly when making an incom-
plete cut or when releasing the switch before the
saw head is completely in the down position. The
braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to
be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury�
Safety guidelines during power tool
operation
Before commencing operation
• Saw blades must be used in accordance with manu-
facturers' recommendations� Do not use saw blades
which fail to meet the technical requirements con-
tained in this manual�
• The saw blade arrow must always point in the same
direction as the guard cover arrow�
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