BM 2610025580
preparing for Saw Operations
Workpiece Support
long Workpiece Support
long workpieces have a tendency to tip over unless clamped down
and properly supported from underneath.
Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support. Unstable support for the
workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation, causing you to contact the spinning blade.
Operating Sliding Base Extensions – These extensions provide extra workpiece support and are especially useful when cutting long workpieces. To reposition the extensions, simply unlock the base extension clamping levers, reposition the extensions and lock the levers (see figure 33). The right extension lock lever tightens by rotating clockwise and the left lock lever tightens by rotating counterclockwise.
Additional Workpiece Support
Blocks – Long pieces need extra support. The base height is
! WARNING | Always ensure that supporting |
surfaces are able to properly support |
the workpiece and allow for secure holding by hand outside of the “No Hand Zone”, or clamping with a clamp inside or outside of the “No Hand Zone” – see page 24 for “No Hand Zone” and appropriate hand positions.
! WARNING | Always adjust the sliding base |
extension to support workpiece. |
Unsupported workpiece can move out of position during cut and cause injury and/or tool damage.
Be aware of the path of the saw blade. Make a dry run with the saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and
observe the projected path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6) inches away from the projected path of the saw blade.
FIG. 33
Base Extension
Clamping lever
FIG. 34
Two
2x4 Pieces
27.
