WEN 70711 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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General Instructions for all Power Tools
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• know your power tool . Read the operator’s manual carefully . learn the application and
limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool .
• keep guards in place and in working order . never operate the tool with any guard or cover
removed . Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use .
• Remove adjusting keys & wrenches . Form a habit of checking to see keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on .
• keep work area clean . Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents .
• do not use in dangerous environments . do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain . keep work area well lighted .
• keep children and visitors away . all visitors should wear anSi-Z87 .1 approved safety glasses and
be kept a safe distance from work area .
• Make workshop childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys .
• don’t force the tool . it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed .
• use the right tool . do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed .
• wear proper apparel . do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the
tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury . non-slip footwear is recommended when working
outdoors . wear protective hair covering to contain long hair .
• always wear anSi-Z87 .1 approved safety glasses with side shields . everyday eyeglasses have
only impact-resistant lenses; they are noT safety glasses .
• Secure work . use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical . it’s safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate the tool .
• do not overreach . keep proper footing and balance at all times .
• Maintain tools with care . keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance . Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories .
• disconnect all tools . when not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, etc…, all tools should be disconnected from power source .
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting . Be sure switch is off when plugging in .