Powermatic DS20 operating instructions Operation, Miter Gauge

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Miter Gauge

The miter gauge is equipped with individually adjustable index stops at 90 degrees and 45 degrees right and left. The index stops can be adjusted by loosening the hex nut (G, Figure 8) and turning the screw (H, Figure 8).

Check the accuracy of the 90-degree stop by placing a square against the miter gauge and the disc, as shown in Figure 9.

To operate the miter gauge, loosen knob (J, Figure 8) and move the body of the miter gauge (K, Figure 8) to the desired angle. Re-tighten knob before sanding operation.

The miter gauge body is set to stop at 0 degrees and 45 degrees left or right. To move the gauge body beyond these points, the stop (L, Figure 8) must be flipped out of the way.

Operation

Raise the table into position, as shown in Figure

10.After turning on the sander, allow the disc to come up to full speed before beginning to sand.

Slide the miter gauge into the table slot. The miter gauge can be used from either direction to facilitate the position of the workpiece.

Use both hands to hold the workpiece against the miter gauge and sanding disc.

Keep the workpiece on the side of the disc that is rotating downward (see Figure 10). This will prevent the workpiece from being thrown upward by the rotational force of the disc.

When sanding long workpieces, use supports which are the same height as the sander table.

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Powermatic DS20 operating instructions Operation, Miter Gauge