OPERATION
MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT
See Figure 41.
It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap wood.
WARNING:
The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
Unlock the bevel locking lever and move height/bevel adjusting handwheel until bevel indicator is at desired angle.
Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to relock it.
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the lever.
If ripping a piece larger than 36 in. long, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.
Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade.
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.
After the blade has stopped completely, remove the cutoff stock.
BEVEL RIP CUT
BLADE |
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ANGLED | RIP FENCE |
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SCALE
Fig. 41
COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT
PLACE HANDS ON
WORKPIECE AND MITER
GAUGE LOCK KNOB
Fig. 42
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