The switch trigger is equipped with a lock-off feature to reduce the possibility of accidental starting. The palm pad must be depressed with the palm of your hand to release the lock-off and allow switch trigger to turn saw on., The spring loaded palm pad will spring back into the lock-off position when the switch trigger is released and you remove your hand from the palm pad.

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 and 45.

To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.