Definitions:
Safety
Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
_&DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
i_ CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal
injury
which, if not avoided,
k may result in property
damage,
j
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT
TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258)
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
_
WARNING:
Read all instructions
before operating
product.
Failure to follow
all instructions
listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Double
Insulation
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical
insulation or one double thickness
of insulation between you and the tool's electrical
system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result,
your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords
without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when
operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting
from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
ACAUTION:
WHEN SERVICING
USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
Repair or replace damaged cords.
Polarized
Plugs
Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the
risk of electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Safety
Instructions
For All Tools
This miter saw accepts the DEWALT worklight and laser attachments.
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of eye injury, AL WAYS use eye protection
when
operating the miter saw.
•
KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.
•
REMOVE ADJUSTING
KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on. Tools,
scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
•
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
•
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
The use ofpower
tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your
work area well-lit to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
•
KEEP CHILDRENAWAY.
All visitors shouldbe
keptata
safe distance from workarea.
Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment.
•
MAKE WORKSHOP
CHILDPROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in
injury.
•
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
•
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not
designed. Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.
•
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents may cover moving parts and
should also be avoided.
•
ALWAYS
USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. AL WAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
• ANSI $12.6 ($3.19) hearing protection
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
respiratory protection
•
SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece on the table
and against the fence or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade [within
6" (152 mm)]. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool
•
DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance
may cause personal injury.
•
MAINTAIN
TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance.
Follow instructions
for lubricating
and changing
accessories.
Poorly
maintained tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause
injury.
•
TURN THE MACHINE
"OFF';
AND DISCONNECT
THE MACHINE
FROM
THE
POWER
SOURCE
before installing or removing accessories,
before adjusting or
changing set-ups, when making repairs or changing locations.
An accidental start-up
can cause injury. Do not touch the plug's metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in
the cord.
•
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure that the switch is
in the "OFF" position before plugging in the power cord.
•
USE PROPER
EXTENSION
CORD. Make sure your extension
cord is in good
condition, ff your product is equipped with a cordset, use only 3-wire extension cords
that have 3-prong grounding-type
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's
plug.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating, ff in doubt, use the next
heavier gague. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Ampere Rating
More
Than
0
6
10
12
Not More
Than
6
10
12
16
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120V
25 (7.6)
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
150 (45.7)
240V
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
200 (61.0)
300 (91.4)
AWG
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
12
14
12
Not Recommended