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Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently. . Only the workpiece should be on the saws table. . Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it is practical. USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES. . Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.) for workpieces large enough to tip. . Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as an additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece. . Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw blade the workpiece is too small. Keep hands and fingers out of the “no hands zone” area marked on the saws table. . When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury. Molding, for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut. . Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or tubing, which have a tendency to roll when cut, causing the blade to “bite”. ! WARNING To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety instructions, when cutting non-ferrous metals: . Use only saw blades specifically recommended for non-ferrous metal cutting. . Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held. Clamp workpieces securely. . Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the supervision of an experienced person and the dust bag has been removed from the saw. WHEN SAW IS RUNNING ! WARNING Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter saw to result in a careless mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem. 28 2828 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. U) Fig. U Never place hands near WARNING! the cutting area. Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer. Keep children away. Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece. Do not force the saw. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. Starting a cut: . Place hands at least 6-3/4 in. away on both sides of the blade path - “no-hands zone”. (Fig. U) . Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade. . With the power switch OFF, bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade. . Squeeze trigger switch to start saw. . Lower blade into workpiece with a firm downward motion. Finishing a cut: . Hold the cutting arm in the down position. . Release trigger switch and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands and raising the cutting arm. . If the blade does not stop within 10 seconds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section. Before freeing jammed material: . Release trigger switch. . Wait for all moving parts to stop. . Unplug the miter saw. No Hand Zone 13-1/2 in. BASIC SAW OPERATIONS ! WARNING For your convenience, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. If the blade does not stop within approximately 10 seconds, wait for the blade to stop, unplug the saw and check the Troubleshooting Guide on page 39. Contact customer service at 1-800-843-1682 for additional technical information is needed. TO TURN THE SAW ON (FIG. V) Depress the trigger switch (1) to turn on the miter saw started. The miter saw is equipped with an automatic blade brake. When the trigger switch is released, the electric blade brake will stop the blade within approximately 10 seconds. NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch childproof. Insert a padlock, or chain with padlock, through the hole (2) in the trigger switch, locking the tool’s switch, preventing children and other unauthorized users from turning the machine on. 29 2929 Fig. V 1 2 SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. W) ! WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. 1. For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob (1). 2. To cut wide boards up to 8 in., the carriage lock knob should be loosened to allow the cutting head to slide freely. Fig. W 1 BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW . Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop. . Make workshop childproof. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from children and other unqualified users. ! WARNING To avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting, and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity. MITER CUT (FI...