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Using the Miter Gauge with “T” Bar
The miter gauge is equipped with a “T” shaped bar 1 which engages under retaining tabs 2 in the table’s miter gauge slots 3 (Fig. 34).
The tabs keep the miter gauge in the slot and will support it when pulled beyond the front of table as shown in figure 34. When using the miter gauge for 90°
The bar must be engaged under slot tabs before attempting any cutting operation using the miter gauge.
CROSSCUTTING, MITER CUTTING, BEVEL CUTTING, COM- POUND MITER CUTTING and when RABBETING across the end of a narrow workpiece, the MITER GAUGE is used.
For your own safety, always observe the following safety precautions in addition to the safety
instructions on Pages
•Never make these cuts freehand (without using the miter gauge or other auxiliary devices) because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a KICKBACK or cause your fingers or hand to slip into the blade.
•Always tighten the miter gauge handle securely when in use.
•Remove rip fence from table during any operations which utilize the miter gauge.
•When cross cutting and the blade set at 90º to the table, the miter gauge can be used in either slot on the table. When cross cutting and the blade is tilted, use slot on right side of table where the blade is tilted away from your hands and miter gauge.
•Make sure blade guard is installed for all
•Have blade extend approximately 1/8" above top of work piece. Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential.
•Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a THROWBACK (small
•Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade.
•If blade stalls or stops while cutting, TURN SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the blade.
•Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the work piece through the cut … to support long or heavy workpieces … to remove
•Do not pick up small pieces of
•Do not remove small pieces of
•If workpiece is warped, place the CONCAVE side DOWN. This will prevent it from rocking while it is being cut.
FIG. 34
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