Support Long Workpieces - Craftsman 315.243150 Owner's Manual

Before turning onthesaw,perform a dry runof the
cutting operation justtomakesurethatno
problems w illoccurwhenthecutis made.
Grasp thesawhandle firmlythensqueeze the
switchtrigger. A llowseveral s econds forthe blade
toreachmaximum speed.
Slowlylower the bladeintoandthrough thework-
piece.
See Figures 29 and 30.
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 31.
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 operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
45° x 45° COMPOUNDMITERCUT
Fig. 30
LONGWORKPIECE
WORKPIECESUPPORTS
Fig. 31
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