CROSSCUTTING
CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across
the grain, at 90 ° , or square with both the edge and the flat side of the wood. This is done with miter
gauge set at "0".
The graduations on the miter gauge provide
accuracy for average woodworking. In some cases where extreme at:curacy is required, when making
angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then recheck it with an accurate square, or protractor.
If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy.
NOTE: The space between the miter.gauge barand the groove in the table is held to a minimum during
manufacturing.
For maximum accuracy when using the miter
gauge, always "favor" one side of the groove in the table, in other words, don'tmove the miter gauge from side to side while cutting, but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove.
NOTE: Glue a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter gauge head. This will help prevent the workpiece from "creeping" while it is being cut.
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accuracy.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked.
When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand
When cutting long workpieces, invert AUXILIARY FENCE/WORK SUPPORT and position it on top of
the guide bars to support the work pieces as near to the end as possible. If this does not adequately support the workpiece, you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse,
Use the
REPETiTiVE CUTTING
REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.
1.Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for cutt ng dup icate pieces 6 in. long and longer.
2, Follow all Safety Precautions and Operational_ Instructions for Cross Cutting.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece.
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groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock handle with your right.
When using the RIGHT Hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the Iockhandle with your left hand.
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