OPERATION
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. Always check the first angle setting after setting the second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.
Once you have obtained the two correct settings for a particular cut, always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material.
Follow these directions to make a compound miter cut.
■Push down on the saw arm.
■Pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm.
■Raise the saw arm to its full raised position.
■Loosen the miter lock handle by rotating it approxi- mately
■Depress the miter lock lever.
■Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.
■Release the miter lock lever.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°,
■Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.
■Loosen the bevel lock knob.
■Move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.
NOTE: You can set bevel angles from 0° to 45°. Align the indicator point to the desired angle.
■Tighten the bevel lock knob securely.
■Recheck the miter angle setting.
■Make a test cut in scrap material.
■Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence.
NOTE: Refer to CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL and SUPPORTING LONG AND WIDE WORKPIECES later in this manual.
■Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.
■Clamp the workpiece firmly against the fence using the work clamp or a
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WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (76 mm) from the blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
■Perform a dry run of the cutting operation (before turning on the saw) just to make sure that no problems will occur when you make the cut.
■Grasp the saw handle firmly.
■Squeeze the switch trigger.
■Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maxi- mum speed.
■Lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
■Release the switch trigger.
■Wait for the blade to stop before raising the saw arm or moving the workpiece.
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