Operation
CAUTION
:
*Make sure the blade guard works smoothly and properly for making both square cuts
and bevel cuts before operation.
*Never withdraw the workpiece while the blade
is
running. If you must withdraw the
workpiece before completing
a
cut, first switch the tool off while holding the work-
piece firmly.
Wait
until the blade has come to
a
complete stop before withdrawing the
workpiece. Failure to do
so
may cause dangerous kickback.
Never remove cut-off pieces that may be trapped inside the blade guard while the blade
is
running.
When moving the sliding table, do not place your fingers or hands on the reverse side of
the sliding table. You may
get
your fingers pinched between the sliding table and bars.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of "work helpers." Use them to
make safe, sure cuts without the need for the operator to contact the blade with any part
of the body.
Push
stick
A push stick can be easily made from
a
piece of plywood 19 mm
(3/4") to 25 mm (1")
thick.
130
mm
15")
(HI
19
mm
(314"I
mm
9
5
mm
3/8"1
'1
380
mm
(15"l
40
mm
(1-1
12"l
Cut out the hatched area on the stick and smooth edges with
a
file.
(H)
dimension should
be
less
than 12.7 mm (1/2")
so
as
to be thinner than the workpiece.
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