Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Chop Cutting
1.Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.
2.Lock slide lock knob.
3.Position workpiece on table and against fence and secure with clamp as appro- priate.
4.Turn on saw and lower blade into work- piece.
5.After cut is complete turn off saw, allow blade to stop rotating before allowing cutting head to rise up.
Body and Hand Position
•Never place hands near cutting area. Place hand at least 4" from path of blade.
•Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent movement toward the blade.
•When holding the workpiece to the left side of the blade, always use your left hand. Use your right hand to hold the workpiece to the right side of the blade.
•Before making a cut, make a “dry run” with the power off so you can see the
path of the blade.
•Keep hands in position until trigger has been released and the blade has com- pletely stopped.
WARNING: Do not try to cut short pieces, you cannot properly sup- port the workpiece and keep your hold down hand the required distance from the blade.
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