MAKING CUTS
This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures and necessary accessories. Your local library has many books on table saw usage and specialized woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with the saw is a
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A WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Al- ways tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first.
MAKING A CROSS CUT
See Figures 36 - 37.
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WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious pos- sible injury.
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A WARNING: Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury.
[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
[] Turn the saw on.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.
[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
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