MasterCraft 055-6744-4 User manual

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40.Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during operation.
41.For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the tabletop before operation.
42.To avoid cutting nails, inspect workpiece and remove all nails from the before operation.
43.Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.
44.Make sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position.
45.Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
46.Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
47.Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade.
48.Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
49.Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
50.Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.
51.Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into
a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
52.Always use accessories recommended in this manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
53.Do not use the saw to cut anything other than wood.
54.Connect mitre saws to a dust collecting device when sawing.
55.Take care when slotting.
56.Replace the kerf board when worn.
57.Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel.
58.Some dust created from operation contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

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• Lead from lead-based-painted material and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
59.To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean.
60.The operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine.
61.Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
62.Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area while
the tool is running and the saw head is not in the rest position.
63.Wear gloves for handling saw blades (saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever
practicable) and rough material.
64.Do not replace laser with one of a different type.
65.Use the ear protection during cutting to avoid listening injury.