OPERATION

nPlace the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place

the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade. See Figures 38 - 39.

n When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support

 

 

the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with

 

 

a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 36.

 

 

n Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

 

 

saw blade.

 

 

n Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against

 

 

the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to

 

 

secure the workpiece when possible.

 

 

n Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting

 

 

operation just to make sure that no problems will occur

 

 

when the cut is made.

 

 

n Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

 

 

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

 

 

maximum speed.

 

 

n Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

 

 

See Figures 34 - 35.

 

 

n Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop

45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT

Fig. 35

rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait

 

 

 

until the electric brake stops blade from turning before

 

 

removing the workpiece from miter table.

 

 

TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 36.

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

LONG WORKPIECE

WORKPIECE SUPPORTS

Fig. 36

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