Crosscutting
Crosscut Kerfs
A kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all the way through the workpiece. A kerf is needed for each different cutting path.
To make an approximately 1/16" deep kerf:
1.Prepare table:
-put fence in front position
-tighten table clamps
2.Prepare blade:
-lock motor in crosscut position
-lock radial arm at desired miter angle
-lock motor at desired bevel angle*
-unlock carriage lock and push blade to rearmost position, behind fence
-lower blade* to just clear table
-lower pawls or riving knife to clear fence by 1/4".
*raise clear plastic guard before changing bevel angle and when lowering beveled blade, otherwise it may jam into table.
3.Grasp saw handle, then turn saw on.
Keep one hand on saw handle through step 6.
4.Slowly lower blade until it touches table, then lower one more full turn of crank.
5.Squeeze handle trigger to fully raise clear plastic guard so it will clear fence. Pull blade through fence and across table as far as it will go.
6.Push blade to rearmost position, behind fence, and turn saw off. Keep hand on saw handle until blade stops spinning.
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