9.The jointed edge of the workpiece must slide against the fence during the cutting opera- tion.
10.Use a push stick to feed the workpiece through the saw blade, as shown in Figure 43, until the workpiece is completely past the saw blade.
Figure 43. Typical ripping operation.
Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
Crosscutting
"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of the workpiece. In MDF or particleboard, cross- cutting means cutting across the width of the workpiece.
To make a crosscut using the miter gauge:
1.DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!
2.Ensure that the blade guard and splitter or riving knife is installed.
3.Move the rip fence aside and position the miter gauge, adjusted to 90°, in a miter slot.
4.Adjust the blade height so the teeth protrude approximately 1⁄4" above the workpiece.
5.Slide the miter gauge near the blade and adjust the workpiece so the blade will cut on the waste side of the line.
6.Plug in the tablesaw, turn it ON, and allow it to reach full speed.
7.Hold the workpiece firmly against the face of the miter gauge and ease it into the blade as shown in Figure 44.
Figure 44. Typical crosscutting operation.
Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw
