proper operating
DOWN CLAMP
Figure 44
RODS
procedures
CROSSCUTTI NG
CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across the
grain, at 90 °, or square with both the edge and the flat side of the wood. This is done with the miter gage set at "'0".
The miter gage may be used in either of the grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked.
When using the miter gage in the LEFT hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gage head with your left hand, and grip the lock handle with your right ... or
use
When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the Iockhandle with your left hand.
REPETITIVE CUTTING
Figure 45
BLOCK
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Figure 47
REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.
Use the Stop Rods (Optional Accessory) for cutting pieces 6 inches long or longer. (See figure 45.)
When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches, DO NOT USE THE RIP FENCE AS A LENGTH STOP ...
BECAUSE THE CUT OFF PIECE COULD BIND BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BLADE AND CAUSE A KICKBACK.
ALWAYS clamp a block of wood at least 2 inches thick and 3 inches long to the table to act as a length stop. (See figure 46.)
1.Slide the workpiece along the miter gage until it touches the block ... hold it securely or clamp it with the
2.Make the cut ... pull the workpiece back ... push the cut off pieces off the table with a long push stick ..,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK THEM UP AS THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS.
MITER CUTTING
MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an angle
other than 90 ° with the edge of the wood. Follow the same procedure as you would for crosscutting.
Adjust the miter gage to the desired angle, and lock it.
The miter gage may be used in either of the grooves in the table,
When using the miter gage in the LEFT hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gage head with your left hand. nnd grip the leek handle with your right ... or use
When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the Iockhandle with your left hand.
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