Sears 113.299131 owner manual Crosscutti NG, Repetitive Cutting

proper operating

DOWN CLAMP

Figure 44

RODS

procedures

CROSSCUTTI NG

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 the miter gage set at "'0".

The miter gage may be used in either of the grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked.

When using the miter gage in the LEFT hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gage head with your left hand, and grip the lock handle with your right ... or

use Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) (See figure 44.)

When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the Iockhandle with your left hand.

REPETITIVE CUTTING

Figure 45

BLOCK

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	PIECES

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Figure 47

REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.

Use the Stop Rods (Optional Accessory) for cutting pieces 6 inches long or longer. (See figure 45.)

When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches, DO NOT USE THE RIP FENCE AS A LENGTH STOP ...

BECAUSE THE CUT OFF PIECE COULD BIND BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BLADE AND CAUSE A KICKBACK.

ALWAYS clamp a block of wood at least 2 inches thick and 3 inches long to the table to act as a length stop. (See figure 46.)

1.Slide the workpiece along the miter gage until it touches the block ... hold it securely or clamp it with the

Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory),

2.Make the cut ... pull the workpiece back ... push the cut off pieces off the table with a long push stick ..,

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK THEM UP AS THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS.

MITER CUTTING

MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an angle

other than 90 ° with the edge of the wood. Follow the same procedure as you would for crosscutting.

Adjust the miter gage to the desired angle, and lock it.

The miter gage may be used in either of the grooves in the table,

When using the miter gage in the LEFT hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gage head with your left hand. nnd grip the leek handle with your right ... or use Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory). (See figur0 47.)

When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the Iockhandle with your left hand.

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