Crosscutting (continued)
Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing to make it easier to cut very tong or short pieces_ Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, drill two holes through it and attach with screws Make sure the facing does not interfere with the proper operation of the sawblade guard
When cutting long workpieces, you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse (As seen on previous page.,)
Use the
Lock Miter Gauge
Knob
k Head
Auxiliary Facing
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Repetitive Crosscutting
Definition: Cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.
A Use the stop rods (optional accessory shown) only for cutting duplicate pieces 6 inches long and longer,
B Follow all safety precautions and operational instructions for cross cutting
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it is adequately supported
WARNING; Never use the rip fence as a direct length stop because the cutoff piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing a kick-
back.
©,When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches, clamp a block of wood 3" long to the table at desired length to act as a length stop. Do not clamp directly to the bottom edge of the table because the "swivel" of the clamp will not grip properly Place a small block of wood between the bottom edge of the table and the '%" clamp
workpiece, when clamping the block make sure
that the end of the block is well in front of the saw- WARNING: To avoid kickback from twisting the
blade. Be sure it is clamped securely°
D Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block hold the workpiece securely against the miter gauge or clamp it with the hold- down clamp (optional accessory shown)
E,Make the cut, turn the saw off, remove the piece after the blade has stopped and before cutting the next piece
Left Hand Removed
Stop Rod For Clarity
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Wood Block
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