The Miter Saw is ONLY used for making crosscuts, whereas the Table Saw can be used for making ripping and (limited) crosscuts. The Miter Saw can be used for making many different angled crosscuts (miters) as well as beveled crosscuts (blade is tilted away from vertical 90°)

• DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
• SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair - they can get caught in moving parts
• DO NOT modify machine to cut without the safety devices. Guard should be used at all times
• DO NOT start saw with wood touching the saw blade
• ALWAYS BE AWARE of where your fingers are in relation to the cutting blade. Keep your free hand off the cutting table
• DO NOT CROSS the cut line of the blade with your free hand. If your left hand is on the handle, DO NOT hold the wood on the left side of the saw with your right hand
• NEVER PLACE your hands closer then 6" from the blade
• DO NOT start cutting until the blade is moving at full speed
• DO NOT REMOVE jammed wood while saw is still on. Turn off power and wait until the blade completely stops.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. While checking for blade placement relative to cut line, do not keep your finger on switch
• DO NOT LIFT BLADE GUARD with you hands. Blade guard will raise automatically when handle is lowered
• DO NOT CUT METAL WITH THIS SAW ( A special blade is required )
• DO NOT CUT OVERSIZED PIECES OF WOOD ON THIS SAW. Maximum height of material cannot exceed 3-1/8". Maximum width cannot exceed 4-5/16"
• Turn on the dust collector when using this tool. Make sure the blast gate is open for the miter saw and the blast gate for the radial arm saw is closed
• REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Studio Technician)

OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:

• Turn on the dust collector when using this tool. Make sure the blast gate is open for the miter saw and that the blast gate for the radial arm saw is closed
• Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the saw will make cutting easier, more accurate, and safer
• If cutting uneven material, use an extra piece of wood to provide standoff from fence
• If your material is too big to use the vise, you need to use a different tool. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD THE WORKPIECE WITH YOUR BARE HAND
• If your material cannot be clamped by the vise (too short a piece), you need to use a different tool
• If your material makes contact with the blade before cutting (wood too tall), either rotate piece 90º or use another tool
• Clean off the cutting table before use. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS. Debris will make for uneven cutting
• Place the material so it is completely flat against the cutting table and the fence
• Positive stops are provided for 0º, 22.5º, 30º, and 45º on the left and right of the cutting table. When you use one of these angles, move the handle slightly left and right to double check that the position is stable
• When making 'nonstandard' miter cuts (anything other than 0º, 22.5º, 30º, or 45º), use the locking knob to ensure accuracy
• To release the cutting table from a positive stop, don't forget to use the miter latch
• This saw has the capability of making compound miter cuts. Please see the studio tech for assistance with this type of cut
• Make sure work area is clean when you are done

Making multi-sided boxes

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