OPERATION
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 |
BEVEL RIP CUT
BLADE
ANGLED
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. |
SCALE
RIP FENCE
Fig. 55
TO MAKE A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT
See Figure 56.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.
Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle.
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it. Retighten the blade height lock knob.
Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the lock knob.
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.
COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT
PLACE HANDS ON
WORKPIECE AND MITER
GAUGE LOCK KNOB
Fig. 56
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