Making A Rip Cut; Making A Miter Cut; Rip Cut - Performax 240-3605 Operator's Manual

NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch key as shown in figure 52.
• Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.
• Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade
should be placed on the workpiece.
• When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the
workpiece.

MAKING A RIP CUT

Refer to Figures 54.
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is
installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
• Remove the miter gauge by sliding it out of the miter gauge
groove.
• Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
• Set the blade to 0°.
• Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for
the cut and securely lock the handle.
• Pull out the outfeed support of the saw for the cut work.
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the
table saw.
• Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the
cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand. Always use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards are
necessary when making non-through cuts.
• Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never stand
directly in the line of cut.
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the table saw.
• Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
• When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the
workpiece.

MAKING A MITER CUT

Refer to Figure 55
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
• Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.
OPERATION
Figure 54 - RIP CUT
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