Rip Guide Cutting; General Cutting - MasterCraft 54-8306-8 Owner's Manual

GENERAL CUTTING – cont'd
NOTE: To align the saw blade with the
cutting mark, use the guide marks on the
front of the sole plate (Fig. 13) and the
laser line. Use the 0° cutting mark (1) and
the laser line (2) for right angle cuts. Use
only the 45° mark (3) for 45° cuts. The 45°
mark will allow for the extra material
needed for the angle cut. Always make a
test cut on a scrap workpiece before
cutting the new material.
!
WARNING:
circular saw. Use only enough force to
keep the blade cutting at full speed.
Excessive pressure on the blade will
cause it to slow down and overheat,
resulting in poor cut quality and
damage to the motor.

RIP GUIDE CUTTING

1. Set the rip guide foot at the required
width (Fig. 9).
NOTE: When starting the cut, make sure
the blade is parallel to the edge of the
workpiece and the rip guide foot is against
the edge of the workpiece.
2. Proceed with the cut as outlined in
"GENERAL CUTTING" above.
NOTE: As you move the saw through the
workpiece, make sure the guide foot stays
in contact with the workpiece.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
Do not force the
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Fig. 13
Fig. 9