Harbor Freight Tools 91852 - Manual (Page 5)

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure
there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of
obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Miter Saw in
areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a
damp or wet location.
2. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Miter Saw. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
3. Do not force the equipment. This Miter Saw will do the work better and safer
at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
4. Keep all guards in place and in working order.
5. Remove all adjusting wrenches from the Miter Saw before turning it on.
6. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Do not use the Power Cord to pull its Plug from
an electrical outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and
moving parts. Route the Power Cord safely. Protect the Power Cord from being
damaged by other equipment in the work area. Do not route the Power Cord
where it can be walked on or tripped over. Replace a damaged Power Cord
immediately.
7. Do not use this Miter Saw for cutting metals or brittle materials. Do not cut
dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or vapors.
8. To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when
changing a Saw Blade.
9. Before using the Miter Saw, make sure the Saw Blade is properly mounted
on the Saw Spindle. Make sure the Saw Blade is balanced, and is not cracked
or bent.
10. The Saw Blade will become hot while cutting. Allow the Saw Blade to com-
pletely cool before touching.
11. Make sure the workpiece is free from nails and any other foreign objects
which can damage the Saw Blade.
12. Keep your body positioned to either side of the Saw Blade, but not in line
with the Saw Blade. “Kickback” can cause the Saw to jump backwards.
13. Causes and operator prevention of “kickback”: Kickback is a sudden reaction
to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade, causing an uncontrolled Saw to lift
up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blade is pinched
or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the Motor
25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the
“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.