How to use a Miter Saw

 My mother always told me, “Never say never”  but that does not apply when using power tools.

how to use a miter saw

 

There are a few “never” and “always” rules to follow when using a miter saw.

NEVER:

  • Never cross your hands, arms or any other body part over the path of the saw blade.
  • Never start the saw when the blade is touching the wood.
  • Never wear jewelry
  • Never wear baggy clothes
  • Never wear glove
  • Never operate a power tool under the influence of fatigue, drugs, alcohol or medication that advises you against operating heavy machinery or driving a car…
  • Never use power tools when you can not focus 100% on what you are cutting.  Do not allow distractions in the same room with you and your miter saw.  🙂

ALWAYS:

  • Always wear eye protection!
  • Wear ear protection
  • Wear a dust mask
  • Wear close-toed shoes
  • Follow safety, use and care instructions provided in your specific tool manual.
  • Use common sense.

Be safe, be smart and be awesome!

 

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13 Comments

  1. Thanks for a wonderful instruction of the compound miter-slider saw. One of the Best overall instruction I have seen! You are concise and very informative. The tips on knots (I just avoid them) and bowing are very good. I have one of these saws and have made wonderful tables using them. Thanks.

  2. I just took mine out of the box on Tuesday. Bought it about 2 months ago….. so happy to have watched this before using.

  3. Holy crap, I didn’t realize how many things I was doing wrong! Thanks for the tips, as I like all of my fingers. I have to say that I have the LED light that creates the blade shadow and it is life changing. So much faster to get accurate cuts.

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