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 high-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 of injury should kickback

Occur.

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. 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.

CROSSCUT

PLACERIGHT HAND ON

MITER GAUGE HERE

Fig. 39

SWITCHSWITCH

ONOFF

\

A

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

A WARNING:

Using

the rip fence as a cutoff gauge

 

 

when

cross

cutting

will result in kickback which

can

SWITCHKEY

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[]

To turn

the saw on, lift the switch

button.

 

 

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION

[]

To turn

saw off, press

the switch

button down.

 

Fig. 4O

 

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

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed

on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest

 

workpiece into the

blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] Hold the workpiece

firmly with both hands on the

miter

 

 

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

[]

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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Craftsman 315.28462 manual To Make a Cross CUT, See Figures 39, Crosscut, Switchswitch Onoff, Switchin Lockedposition