OPERATION
Set the miter gauge to 0˚ and tighten the lock knob.
Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
To turn the saw on ( 
), lift the switch button.
To turn saw off (
), press the switch button down. Note: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch key as shown in figure 34.
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
When the cut is made, turn the saw off ( 
). Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
TO MAKE A MITER CUT
See Figure 35.
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.
Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob.
Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.
Feed the workpiece into the blade until the cut has been completed.
TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUT
See Figure 36.
It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle. Adjust the scale to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.
Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards are necessary when making
Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never stand directly in the line of cut.
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
When the cut is made, turn the saw off ( 
). Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
SWITCH
KEY
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION | Fig. 34 |
MITER GAUGE | BLADE |
GUARD ASSEMBLY |
- | + |
|
|
| Fig. 35 |
OUTFEED SUPPORT | RIP FENCE | |
BLADE |
| |
PUSHSTICK
- | + |
FRONT
RAIL
LOCKING HANDLE
Fig. 36
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