Power Miter Saw Safety Rules for Woodworking and Your Woodshop

• Unplug the power cord before making any adjustments or blade changes.
• Never clamp the blade guard in the open position.
• Securely support the stock onto the table and back fence when making cuts.
• Always keep fingers at least 6" away from the blade when the power is on.
• Always secure small stock, and round stock such as dowel rods, with a clamp prior to cutting.
• Blade should be rotating at full speed before making contact with the stock.
• When cutting a wide board using a sliding compound miter saw, always pull the blade out first, push the blade down into the stock, and push the blade towards the fence to finish the cut.
• Always stand to one side of the cut line when operating the saw.
• Never force the blade in to the stock.
• Never cross you hand over the cut line.
• Do not cut stock that has loose knots.
• Keep the work area free of wood debris.
• After the stock is cut, turn off the switch and wait until the blade has completely stopped before raising the blade and removing the stock.
• Always lock the saw in the down position when transporting.

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