MAKING A MITER CUT
See Figure 43.
In a miter cut, the blade is vertical and the arm angled. If a kerf does not exist for the cutting path, make one (instructionsbelow). Each cutting path requires its own kerr.
_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working propedy to prevent
possible injury. Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard.
,_ WARNING: Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotatingto prevent the risk of
injury.
•Put the fence in the front position (next to the front table) and tighten the table clamps.
•Check that the controlcut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning. Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly.
•If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm, release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctlywith the yoke pivotlatch on the right side of the arm.
•If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade
guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table. Set the blade to
just clear the kerr or table.
•To set the angle of the arm, release the arm lock knob on top of the arm. Use the miter scale above
the column to position the arm to the desired angle, and lock the arm lock knob.
•If the blade is angled, raise the plastic lower guard, release the bevel lock lever, and set the bevel indicator to zero. Retighten the bevel lock lever.
If the blade is in front of the fence, loosen the. carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm and let the carriage move back.
If there is no kerf, cut one approximately 1/16 in. deep. Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with
the switch on the arm. Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerr.
•Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back. Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating. Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf.
•Position the workpiece against the fence. Place the bawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence, whichever is higher, by at least 1/4 inch.
•Grasp the handle with one hand. With the ether, turn the saw on, then hold the workpiece down and
against the fence. Keep your hand well away from the blade.
•Squeeze the switchtrigger and pull the blade throughthe workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut. Keep your hand on the handle, even after the cut has been made and the sew turned off, untilthe blade stops rotating.
•After completing the cut, move the workpiece to the side and turn oft the saw with the switch on the
arm. Release the switchtrigger and let the yoke move back behind the fence. Do not release the
handle until the blade stops rotating.
ARMMITERSCALE
LOCKKNOB
YOKE
PIVOTLATCH
SWITCH
YOKELOCK
| BLADEGUARD |
| BEVEL |
| INDICATOR |
ERCUT | BEVEL |
LOCKLEVER | |
| TABLE |
| CLAMP |
| ELEVATING |
| HANDWHEEL |
| Fig. 43 |
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