CONSTRUCTING WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS
Work supports can be made easily for the miter saw. Fig. 10 illustrates the miter saw mounted to two standard 2 x 4’s
(A). Fasten the grooves in the two mounting legs (B), to the 2 x 4’s, using four screws through the four holes in the mounting legs. The length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending on preference. The distance from the top of the 2 x 4’s
(A)to the compound miter saw table is 3 1/2”. Standard 2 x 4’s (C) can then be fastened to the top of the 2 x 4’s (A). The top of the 2 x 4’s (C) will then be the same height as the miter saw table, or minor adjustments can easily be made depending on the height of the 2 x 4’s. This method will provide support for long workpieces using standard 2 x 4’s instead of constructing an expensive, complicated work support.
STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE
To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 11. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 11 is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade.
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B
Fig. 11 | Fig. 12 |
A turning saw blade can be dangerous. After completing the cut, release the switch trigger (A) Fig. 11 to activate blade brake. Keep cuttinghead down until the blade has come to a complete stop.
The torque developed during braking may loosen the arbor screw. The arbor screw should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary.
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
When the miter saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a padlock (B) Fig. 12 with a 3/16" diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.
In the event of a power outage, always lock switch in “OFF” position until the main power is restored.
ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING
A B
C
D E
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Fig. 13 | Fig. 14 |
1.The compound miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 0° cut to 48° right and left. Turn the locking knob (A) Fig. 13 counterclockwise, depress the lock lever (B), and rotate the table to the desired position.
2.This machine is equipped with positive stops at the 0°
3.The center line (C) Fig. 14 on the cursor indicates the actual angle of cut. Each scale line (B) represents 1°. When the center line (C) is moved from one line to the next on the scale, the angle of the cut is changed by 1°.
4.The pointer is provided with two additional lines (D) and (E) Fig. 14. This allows movement of the control arm by exactly 1/2°. For example, assume that the center line (C) is pointing to the 10° mark on the scale, as indicated, and the desired angle of cut is 1/2° to the right. Move the control arm until the right line (E) lines up with the next line on the scale. The angle of cut will then be changed 1/2° to the right. If you change the angle of cut 1/2° to the left, use the left line (D) in the same manner.
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