Support Long Workpieces - Craftsman 315.212050 Operator's Manual

• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cut-
ting operation just to make sure that no problems will
occur when the cut is made.
• Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
• Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
• Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.
Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning
before removing the workpiece from miter table.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 40.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should
be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The
support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base
of the saw and work table during the cutting operation.
Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the
workpiece.
_ WARNING" To avoid serious personal injury, always
keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least
3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting opera-
tion freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips
or twists.
45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
Fig. 39
LONGWORKPIECE
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
28
Fig. 40