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If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the work- | FIG. 16 | FIG. 16A |
piece, apply a piece of masking tape on the wood where |
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the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully |
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remove tape when the cut is finished. |
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For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of recom- |
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mended saw blades for your saw and select the one that |
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best fits your needs (Page 4). |
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 16) |
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Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer. Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands no closer than 6" (152.4 mm) from the blade. Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in position until the trigger has been released and the blade has completely stopped. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 15A. Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the saw blade. Sight through the guard louvers when following a pencil line.
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE
WARNING: Turn off tool and disconnect from power source before attempting to move it, changing accesso- ries or making any adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.
WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced and secure before a cut may become unbalanced after a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the saw or any- thing the saw is attached to, such as a table or workbench. When making a cut that may become unbalanced, prop- erly support the workpiece and ensure the saw is firmly bolted to a stable surface. Personal injury may occur.
WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above the base of the saw whenever the clamp is used. Always clamp the workpiece to the base of the
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand, (irregular shape, etc.) or your hand would be less than 6" (152.4 mm) from the blade, a clamp or other fixture should be used.
For best results use the DW7082 clamp made for use with your saw. It is available through your local retailer or DEWALT service center at extra cost.
Other aids such as spring clamps, bar clamps or
PROPER HAND POSITION | IMPROPER HAND POSITION |
PROPER HAND POSITION | IMPROPER HAND POSITION |
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