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Saw Operations
Slide Cuts
What’s a Slide Cut – Saw features
•A “slide cut” is made with the head assembly unlocked and able to move away from the fence. This movement is supported and precisely controlled by the axial glide system. The
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• A slide cut is best used for
! WARNING NEVER pull the saw toward you during a cut. The blade can
suddenly climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward you.
preparing for Slide Cut
1.Place the saw head in the UP position.
2.Disengage the mechanism lock lever (item 27 – page 9) by pushing down on the finger tab. With the head assembly in the UP position, move it fully to the front and back to check that axial glide
system moves smoothly.
3. Properly position your workpiece and clamp it firmly to the table and/or fence.
! WARNING Use a clamping position that
does not interfere with operation. Before switching “ON,” lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and
head assembly.
figure 43. Slide Cut
Making a Slide Cut
1.Grasp the switch handle and pull the saw head assembly (in UP position) away from the fence – see Arrow 1 in Figure 43.
2.Activate the switch, and then fully lower the saw head assembly – on larger pieces, this action may also start the cut – see Arrow 2 in Figure 43.
3.Push down and back so the saw head assembly moves toward the fence and to the full rear position until you complete the cut. See Arrow 3 in Figure 43. NOTE: If high resistance is felt, do not apply excessive force – stop cutting, wait until blade stops and investigate problem.
4.Hold the saw head down until the blade comes to a complete stop. Return the saw head to the UP position and remove the workpiece.
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