Delta MS275 Auxiliary Wood Fence, Cutting Bowed Material, Right Wrong, Sawhorses

AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE

When performing multiple or repetitive operations that result in small cut-off pieces (one inch or less), the saw blade can catch the cut-off pieces and project them out of the machine or into the blade guard and housing, causing damage or injury. To limit the risk, mount an auxiliary wood fence on your saw (Fig. 31).

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Fig. 31

WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS

For support when cutting long pieces, construct a work support extension. Fig. 32 illustrates the miter saw mounted on two standard 2 x 4’s (A). Fasten the four mounting legs (two of which are shown at (B) Fig. 32 to the 2 x 4’s, using four screws (not supplied) through the four holes in the mounting legs. The length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending on the workpiece.

NOTE: Ensure that the top of the support 2 x 4’s (C) are level with the miter saw table. This is critical because the distance from the top of the 2 x 4’s (A) to the miter saw table varies from saw to saw. In most cases, standard 2 x 4’s (C) can used. If these are too high, cut them to fit. If the 2 x 4’s are too low, use 2 x 6’s. If these are high, cut them to the correct height.

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Fig. 32	A

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL

When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the material is bowed. If it is, position the material on the table as shown in Fig. 41.

If the material is positioned the wrong way as shown in Fig. 42, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

Fig. 41

RIGHT

Fig. 42

WRONG

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