Saw Operations
Chop Cut
—The slide rail lock knob is tightened and the head assembly is lowered to cut through the workpiece.
—This type of cut is used mainly for narrow pieces.
Follow these instructions for making your chop cut:
1.Slide the head assembly to the rear as far as it will go (Figure 26).
2.Tighten the slide rail lock knob (Figure 26).
3.Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece is clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
! WARNING | Use clamping position that does not | |
interfere with operation. Before | ||
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switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
4.Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make your cut.
5.Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.
Slide Rail
Lock Knob
Slide completely
Against Rest
Figure 26. Chop Cut
Slide Cut
—The slide rail lock knob is loose, the head assembly is pulled towards the operator, the head assembly is lowered to the workpiece and then pushed to the rear of the saw to make the cut.
—This type of cut is used mainly for wide pieces.
—A positive blade hook of 10 degrees or more is recommended for best performance when mak-
ing aggressive cuts or cutting thicker materials.
! WARNING | NEVER pull the saw toward you dur- | |
ing a cut. The blade can suddenly | ||
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climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward you.
Follow these instructions for making your slide cut:
1.Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece is clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
! WARNING | Use clamping position that does not |
interfere with operation. Before |
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
2.Loosen the slide rail lock knob.
3.Grasp the switch handle and pull the head assembly away from the fence, until the blade clears the work- piece or to its maximum extension if blade cannot clear the workpiece (Figure 27).
4.Activate the switch. Lower the assembly all the way down and cut through the edge of the workpiece.
5.Push (but do not force) the head assembly towards the fence to the full rear position to complete the cut.
6.Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.
Figure 27. Slide Cut
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