Safety
OREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS� N Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (I) symbol list-
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ed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
Double Insulated ToolsExtension Cords
IReplace damaged cords immediately. Use of
Double insulation is a design concept used in
damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
electric power tools which eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and grounded powerIIf an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
supply system. It is a recognized and approved sys-adequate size conductors should be used to pre-
tem by Underwriter?s Laboratories, CSA and Federal vent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
OSHA authorities.overheating. The table shows the correct size to
use, depending on cord length and nameplate
IServicing of a tool with double insulation requires
amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next
care and knowledge of the system and should be
heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed
performed only by a qualified service technician.
extension cords.
IWHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Tools 120 Volt A.C. Tools
IPOLARIZED PLUGS. Your tool is equipped with
AmpereCord Length in Feet
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
RatingCord Size in A.W.G.
other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
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one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the out-
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let, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
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a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
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change the plug in any way.
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OSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS�NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
Electrical Requirements
1. Connect this saw to a 120V, 15-amp branch cicuitWhen electrical power is lost due to
!WARNING
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.blown fuse or other causes, the
Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.motor will gradually slow down and the braking action
is initiated ONLY by the release of the trigger switch.
2. Fuses may blow or circuit breakers may trip
frequently if motor is overloaded. Overloading canThe electric blade brake of your miter saw has been
occur if you feed the blade into the workpiece toodesigned for highest degree of reliability, but unex-
rapidly or start and stop too often in a short time.pected circumstances such as contamination on the
commutator and brushes or failure of motor?s compo-
3. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or
nents can cause the brake not to activate. If this con-
incorrect connections, overload, low voltage
dition occurs, turn the saw ON and OFF four to five
(such as small size wire in the supply circuit or too
times without contacting the workpiece. If the tool
overly long supply circuit wire). Always check the
operates but the brake does not consistently stop the
connections, the load and the supply circuit when-
blade in about five (5) seconds, DO NOT use saw and
ever motor does not work well.
have it serviced immediately.
Electric Brake
The brake action of this saw is not
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Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric brakeintended as a safety feature.
which is designed to stop the blade from spinning inRemember to let the saw blade come to a complete
about five (5) seconds after you release the triggerstop before raising the blade from the workpiece. As
switch. It is useful when making certain cuts in woodalways the guard system is your best protection
where a coasting blade would result in a wide, impre-against unintentional contact with a spinning saw
cise cut.blade. NEVER wedge open or defeat the closing
action of the lower guard.
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