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Specific safety instructions for the 10" miter saw – WEN 70711 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Manual User Manual

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Before Operating Your Miter Saw
Check for proper assembly and proper alignment of moving parts .
understand the function and proper use of:

• Trigger switch/start button

• lower blade guard

• Miter locks

• Bevel lock knob

• Handle latch

• arbor lock

Read, understand and follow all operating instructions and safety warnings in this manual .
Read and understand warning labels on the miter saw .
know the condition of your miter saw . if any part is missing, bent or does not operate properly,

replace the component before you continue to use your saw .
determine the type of work you are going to be doing before you operate your saw . properly pro-

tect your body including your eyes, hands, face and ears .

Only wear safety goggles that apply with ANSI Z87.1

• when operating power tools, foreign objects can be thrown into your eyes .

This could result in permanent eye damage . Glasses or goggles that are not in

compliance with anSi Z87 .1 could break resulting in severe eye injury . wear a

face or dust mask when working in a dusty environment .

• use ear protection, plugs or muffs, during extended periods of operation .
• wear a face mask or dust mask when the sawing operation produces dust .

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces
• use the correct 10-inch blade for the material and type of cut . do not cut materials that may

shatter, grab the blade or cause other danger .

• The arrow on the blade must correspond with the cast-in arrow on the upper blade housing . when

you are facing the front of the saw, teeth on the blade should point downward .

• only use a blade that is sharp and in good condition . Check alignment of the blade after it is

installed . unplug the saw and carefully spin the blade using your hand . The blade should not

contact any components of the saw . if so, correct the problem before operating the saw .

• Be sure the blade and blade flanges are clean .

WARNING -

do not operate your saw until it is assembled, and you have read

and understand the following instructions and the warning labels on the saw .

Specific Safety Instructions for the 10" Miter Saw