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Never get cross. Here's one of the most important rules for a miter saw: Never cross your arms when working with the tool as shown above. An accident is almost inevitable.

Important Safety Steps: The Process

The following is how I teach students to accurately and safely use a power miter box. If you follow these steps and make them a part of the cutting process, then your cuts will always be accurate, you will prevent unnecessary wear to your saw and you will be safe.

1. Wear protective personal safety gear for your eyes, ears and lungs. Make sure all loose clothing is secured and away from any action that could pull it in — no gloves. Always stay alert.

2. Keep the guards in place and in working order. Make sure there are no chips or cut-offs in the guard housing.

3. Use proper blades that are sharp and well maintained. Make sure that all moving parts on the saw are free and clear. Maintain a regular maintenance schedule and read the important user information in the owner's manual.

4. Never cross your arms. When cutting either right- or left-hand angles, always position yourself to the obtuse side of the machine, which

When it's good to be obtuse. When the table of the miter saw is angled, never stand in the acute part of the angle (shown at top). This forces you to put your hands closer to the blade. Instead, position yourself so you are in the obtuse part of the angle (bottom photo).

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