•Before fuming on the saw, perform a dry runof the cuffingoperationjustto make surethat no problems will occurwhen the cut is made.
•Grasp the saw handle firmly, press the
•Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpioce. See Figures29 and 30.
•Release the switchtrigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade
from tuming before removing the workpiece from miter table.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECE$ See Figure 31.
Long workpleces need extra supports.Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The supportshouldlet the workplece lay fiat on the babe of the saw and work table duringthe cutting operation.Usa the optional work clamp or a
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands
zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cuttingoperation freehand (without holding workpiece againstthe fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
LONGWORKPIECE
WORKPIECESUPPORTS
45° X 45° COMPOUNDMITERCUT
Fig. 30"
Fig. 31
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