To: Nancy Meyers

From: Alex Michel

Date: February 2, 2022
Subject: APLED 121- Instructions Report

How To Use A Miter Saw

A miter saw is a saw used to cut wood. The saw has the capability of making straight cuts on
wood up to 2in x 14in and angled cuts at 45 degrees on wood up to 2in x 10in. It’s a compact
lightweight machine weighing at 56 pounds, this helps be able to take it on the go easier. Below
I have 15 simple steps demonstrating how to use a miter saw.

Tools and material needed:

• Miter saw
• Wood
• Safety glasses and ear plugs
trigger

Guard Blade

Fence

Dust bag

Components of a miter saw

1. Connect miter saw to wall outlet

2. Mark wood material according to the measurement needed, taking the blade width into
account
3. Remeasure for precise accuracy
4. Clamp the wood piece until its secured down and up against the fence, tightening and
loosening as needed
 5. Adjust the saw as needed such as the degree of the bevel and the miter with the cut in
mind.
6. Put on safety equipment (safety glasses and ear plugs)
7. Bring down saw blade to make sure the blade lines up on
outside line of the wood piece not used Possibility of kickback
8. Press and hold trigger until the blade is up to full speed resulting in serious injury
9. Bring down saw to the wood and cut through at a constant speed wear safety equipment
10. Let the saw blade slow all the way down before bringing back up the saw
11. Measure the size of the cut made
12. Make any size corrections if necessary
13. Unplug Miter saw from wall outlet Blade spins at high speeds
14. Dump out saw dust from dust bag and attach it back chance of serious injury or
15. Store away death

Specific disclaimers are included with the product to ensure the user is aware of the safety
precautions needed when operating this equipment. Warranties are almost always included.
For the specific miter saw shown above, a 3-year warranty for the product is included along
with a 1-year free service and a 90-day money back guarantee. If something goes wrong with
the equipment, you’ll be covered within that time frame under warranty.