How to use a Miter Saw
My mother always told me, “Never say never” but that does not apply when using power tools.
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!
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.
I just took mine out of the box on Tuesday. Bought it about 2 months ago….. so happy to have watched this before using.
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.