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