Preparing To Make Cut - RIDGID MS1250 Manual Del Operador

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,

Preparing to Make Cut

WARNING: If planning to cut alu-
minum or other non-ferrous met-
als: Under adverse conditions,
the blade can grab and throw the
workpiece suddenly and unex-
pectedly. To reduce the risk of
injury, follow all applicable safety
instructions, as you normally
would, and:
• Use only sawblades specifi-
cally recommended for non-fer-
rous metal cutting.
• Do not cut metal workpieces
that must be hand held. Use
auxiliary clamps
equipment as needed.
• Cut non-ferrous metals only if
you are experienced or under
the supervision of an experi-
enced person.
Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sure
there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be cut.
Plan your work to reduce the risk
of thrown pieces caused when the
workpiece binds on the blade and
is torn from your hands.
Plan the way you will hold the work-
piece from start to finish.
Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into
the blade.
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
miter saw for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Don't Overreach. Keep good footing
and balance.
Keep your face and body to one side
of sawblade, out of line with a possi-
ble thrown piece.
Cut only one workpiece at a time.
Never cut Freehand:
• Brace your workpiece solidly
against the fence and table top so it
will not rock or twist during the cut.
• Make sure there's no debris
between the workpiece and its sup-
ports.
or other • Make sure no gaps between the
workpiece, fence and table will let
the workpiece shift after it is cut in
two.
• Keep the cut off piece free to move
sideways after it's cut off. Otherwise,
it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
• Clear everything except the work-
piece and related support devices
off the table before turning the miter
saw on.
• Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise
to help hold the work when it's prac-
tical.
Use extra caution with large, very
small or awkward workpieces:
• Use extra supports (tables, saw
horses, blocks, etc.) for any work-
pieces large enough to tip when not
held down to the table top.
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