Miter Gauge; Outfeed Support; Cutting Aids; Push Sticks - Hitachi C 10RJ Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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MITER GAUGE (FIG. 21)
The miter gauge (A) provides accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cut are recommended.
There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side of blade. When making a 90° cross cut, use either
miter gauge groove. When making a beveled cross cut (blade tilted in relation to working table, miter gauge
should be located in groove on right so that blade is tilted away from miter gauge and hands.
B
B
A
Fig. 21
OUTFEED SUPPORT (FIG. 22)
The outfeed support (A) slides to give operator additional support for cutting long workpieces.
B
Fig. 22

CUTTING AIDS

Cutting aids such as push stick, push blocks, featherboards and jigs should be used where appropriate to
maximize your ability to control your workpiece for a safe and precise cut. When making non-through cuts
or ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, push block, featherboard and/or jig set-up so hands do
not come within 6 inches of blade.
A push stick is included with your saw. Additional push sticks and other cutting aids can be purchased
separately at any authorized dealer. Instructions for making cutting aids can be found at on page 33-35.

PUSH STICKS

Push stick can be purchased or made to securely hold down the workpiece against the table when making
non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock. The stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90° notch
in one end and shaped for a grip on the other end.
WARNING:
Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with
the instructions. This push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the saw blade.
WARNING:
Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your hand to slip
into the saw blade.
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• Using miter gauge
• Loosen lock knob (B) turning it counter-clockwise.
• With miter gauge in miter gauge groove, rotate gauge until
desired angle on scale is reached.
• Retighten lock knob (B) turning it clockwise.
• Unplug the saw.
A
• Loosen the locking knobs (B) under the working table counter-
clockwise.
• Stand behind saw. Grasp outfeed support (A) with both hands
and pull until it is fully extended.
• Tighten the locking knobs (B) clockwise.
B