Operate only with instructor’s permission and after you have received instruction.

Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.

Make sure all guards are in place and operating correctly.

Always use proper eye protection.

Never cut another student’s project without teacher permission.

Be sure power is disconnected before making angle adjustments or changing blades.

The minimum length of a board to be cut is 12” inches. Material shorter than 12” can’t be processed in our planer, jointer or wide belt.

Always hold and clamp the board firmly against the fence and table to prevent kick-back. 

Let the blade stop completely before raising it up to avoid kickbacks.

Maintain an even feed speed when cutting. Going too fast is dangerous. It can cause a kick-back or bind, and produces poor cut quality.

Knots and cracks can/may cause the saw to bind and kick back.

Allow the motor to reach full speed before starting to cut to prevent kick back.

Keep hands 6” inches away from the blade when cutting.

Do not cut material that is warped or twisted.

Using a compound sliding miter saw you should go up, over, down and back to cut.

If equipped with a brake let the brake stop the blade before removing scraps or chips from the work area.

Never make a final length cut unless the board has been jointed and ripped to width. (Ask the instructor for permission to make a final cut shorter than 12” inches long).

 Always use your left hand to help hold the material and your right hand to operate the saw. (unless you are left handed)

Never hold the board so that you have your hands in direct line with the blade.

The sliding miter saw is for crosscutting only.  Never try to rip or cut with the grain.

Make sure the miter and bevel are set at zero before you start. If you have to change them for your project make sure you reset them at zero after you finish.