Craftsman owner manual CuI-rlNG Tips, CRRFTSI4RNTABLE SAW315.228110

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. See Figure 24. To help control kickback while making a rip cut, keep the anti-kickback pawls properly maintained and .adjusted, make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the fence, and always use a push stick with small or narrow pieces of wood.

Note: Push sticks should also be used to finish a cut when ripping long narrow pieces of wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade. See Figure 34.

Bevel cross cuts are made with an angled blade, cutting wood across the grain.

Bevel rip cuts are made with an angled blade, cutting wood with the grain. See Figure 25.

Note: The fence must always be on the left side of the blade when making bevel cuts. See Figure 45. Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly familiar with making straight cross cuts, bevel cross cuts, and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut. See Figure 26.

CuI-rlNG TIPS

Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand all sections of this owner's manual before

attempting any operation.

_. WARNING: All blades and dado sets must be rated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent possible injury.

•The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding. Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.

•Make sure the kerr is made on the waste side of the measuring line.

•Cut the wood with the finish side up.

•Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut.

•Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw.

•See the Accessories Section in this manual for a list of recommended blades.

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