Dewalt DW712 Instruction Manual - Page 5

• Replace kerf plate when it is worn. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. • To reduce risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. • DO - Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, English • DO - Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the bottom of the blade are pointing to the rear of the sliding compound miter saw. drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay • DO use the stabilizer bar at all times. • DO - Be sure all clamp handles and knobs are tight before starting any operation. • DO - Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely. on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. • DO - Keep the saw blade sharp and properly aligned. • DO - Keep the motor air slots free of chips and dirt. • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. V ..........volts A ..........amperes • DO - Use blade guard at all times. Hz ........hertz W ..........watts • DO - Keep hands out of the path of the saw blade. • DO - Shut off power, unplug and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool. • DO - Support long work with an outboard tool rest. • DON'T - Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage. Incorrect voltage may result in shock, fire, or unpredictable operation. min ......minutes ....direct current ........Class II Construction ........safety alert symbol ........alternating current no ........no load speed ..........earthing terminal .../min....revolutions per minute For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw. • DON'T - Operate unless all knobs and clamp handles are tight. • DON'T - Use blades larger or smaller than those which are recommended. ON MOTOR HOUSING: • DON'T - Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft. • DON'T - Force cutting action. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting. Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause major damage. • DON'T - Cut ferrous metals (those with any iron or steel content), any masonry, or fiber cement products. • DON'T - Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by them will damage the saw. WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Double insulated. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. • DON'T - Use any abrasive blades. ON MOVING FENCE: • DON'T - Allow anyone to stand behind saw. • DON'T - Apply lubricants to the blade when it's running. • DON'T - Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source. • DON'T - Use blades rated less than 6000 R.P.M. ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL. • DON'T - Attempt to cut small pieces - 6" (152 mm) - without clamping. • DON'T - Place hands closer than 6" to the blade. ON GUARD: • DON'T - Reach behind or underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged. DANGER - KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE. • DON'T - Move either hand from saw or workpiece or raise arm until blade has stopped. • DON'T - Use lubricants or cleaners, particular spray or aerosol cleaners, in the vicinity of ON ARM: the plastic guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to deterioration by certain chemicals CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read and understood. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE. WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA). 3