Crosscutting - Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual

Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)

Crosscutting

"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of a natural
wood workpiece, usually with a miter saw In other man-
made materials, such as MDF or plywood, crosscutting
means cutting across the width of the workpiece.
To.make.a.crosscut.using.miter.gauge,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Ensure that blade guard/spreader is installed.
3. Move rip fence aside and position miter gauge,
adjusted to 90°, in a miter slot.
4. Adjust blade height so teeth protrude no more than
⁄ " above workpiece.
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5. Slide miter gauge near blade and adjust workpiece
so blade will cut on waste side of line.
6. Plug in table saw, turn it ON, and allow it to reach
full speed.
7. Hold workpiece firmly against face of miter gauge
(as shown in Figure.58), and ease it through blade
until workpiece is completely past saw blade.
Figure.58. Typical crosscutting operation.
Turn.saw.OFF.and.allow.blade.to.come.
to. a. complete. stop. before. removing.
cutoff. piece.. Failure. to. follow. this.
warning.could.result.in.severe.cuts.or.
amputation.
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