AUXILIARY PANEL WORK SUPPORT

Make using a piece of 3/4" and 3/8" plywood. Fasten together wtih glue and wood screws. Use this Auxiliary

Panel Work Support only when cutting large panels that

require the Rip Fence to be positioned past the exposed side of the extension.

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3-5/8

FACE & EDGE

MUST BE

PARALLEL

3/8 PLYWOOD

NOTE: All dimension in inches

AUXILIARY PANEL/WORK SUPPORT

CROSSCUTTING

Crosscut- A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of the workpiece.

The graduations on the Miter Gauge provide accuracy

lor average woodworking. In some cases where ex- treme accuracy is required, when making angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then recheck it with an accurate square, or protractor.

If necessary, the Miter Gauge head can be swiveled slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy.

NOTE: The space betweenthe Miter Gauge Bar andthe groove in the table isheld to a minimum dudng manufac- turing.

For maximum accuracy when using the Miter Gauge, always '1avor"one side of the groove in the table. In other words, don'tmove the Miter Gauge from side to side while cutting, but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove.

NOTE: Glue a piece of sandpaperto the face ofthe Miter Gauge head. This will help prevent the workpiece from "creeping" while it is being cut.

The Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory) should be used on the Miter Gauge for greater accuracy.

The Miter Gauge may be used in either of the grooves in

When cutting long workpieces, invert Auxiliary Panel/ Work Support and position it on top of the Guide Bars to support the workpiece as near to the end as possible. If this does not adequately supportthe workpiece, you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse. (See illustration above)

Use the Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory) on the Miter Gauge for greater accuracy.

._SANDPAPER

the table. Make sure it is locked.

WARNING: To avoid blade contact or kickback, hold the Miter Gauge properly.

When using the Miter Gauge in the LEFT hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the Miter Gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock handle with your right.

When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the work- piece with yourright hand and the Lock Handle with your left hand.

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298721, 113.298721, 113.298761 specifications

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