MAKING CUTS
This table saw can perform avariety 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 ontable saw usage and
specialized woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with the saw is ahigh-quality combi-
nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connect-
ing saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the
blade path to reduce the chance ofinjury should kickback
Occur.
AWARNING: 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. Tosecure the angle, lock the
miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise.
Always 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.
TO MAKE A CROSS CUT
See Figures 39 -40.
AWARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly
is installed and working properly to avoid serious
possible injury.
AWARNING: Using the rip fence asa 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° andtighten the lock knob.
[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
[] To turn the saw on, lift the switch button.
[] To turn saw off, press the switch button down.
NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch
key as shown in figure 40.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands onthe miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade. []
CROSSCUT
PLACERIGHTHAND ON
MITERGAUGE HERE
Fig. 39
SWITCH
ON
\SWITCH
OFF
SWITCHKEY
SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION
Fig. 4O
NOTE: The hand closest tothe blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the handfarthest
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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