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 isdone with miter gauge set at "'O".
The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for
average woodworking. In some cases where extreme
accuracy 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
tocompensate for any inacurracy,
NOTE: The space between the miter gauge bar and the
groove in the table is held to a minimum during
manufacturing.
For maximum accuracy when usingthe miter gauge, always
"favor" one side of the groove in the table, In other words,
don't move the miter gaugefrom side to side while cutting,
but keep one side of the bar riding against one sideof 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.
The Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) should be
usedon the miter gauge for greater 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 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, holdthe workpiece
with your right hand and the Iockhandle with your left
hand.
When cutting long workpieces, invert AUXILIARY
FENCE/WORK SUPPORT and position it on top of the
guide bars to support the workpiece as near to the end as
possible. Ifthis does not adequately support the workpiece,
you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of
plywood to a sawhorse.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) on the
miter gauge for greater accuracy.
AUXILIARY P[NCEI
WORK SUPPORT
REPETITIVE CUTTING
REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting aquantity of
pieces the same length without having to mark each piece,
1. Usethe Stop Rods (optional accessory)only forcutting
duplicate pieces6 in. long and longer.
2. DO NOT FEED workpiece with RIGHT Hand, merely
guide it, making sure that it does not bind or pinch the
sawblade.
When making repetitive cuts from along workpiece, make
sure it is adequately supported.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) on the
miter gauge for greater accuracy.
STOP RODS
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WORK SUPPORT
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