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Using Your Saw
7. Using the Riving Knife:
The riving knife should be used whenever the blade guard
cannot be used. The only operation where neither the guard
nor the riving knife can be used is making dado cuts. To use
the riving knife, remove the blade guard and install the riving
knife as described on page 20. When the blade guard / riving
knife clamping bracket is properly aligned, the riving knife will
be positioned below the top of the blade and inside the kerf of
the blade (see Fig. 37). As a result, the riving knife can be used
even for rabbet cuts and other non-through cuts.
For successful operation, the riving knife must remain flat so
that the full height of the riving knife is positioned inside the
kerf of the blade. In the event the riving knife becomes bent,
replace it or have it straightened before continuing to use it.
When not in use, the riving knife can be stored on the guard/
riving knife storage pin on the left side of the cabinet (see Fig. 3
on page 14).
WARNING! Use the riving knife for every operation where the blade guard cannot be
used. Neither the blade guard nor the riving knife can be used when making dado cuts.
8. Using the Miter Gauge:
The miter gauge included with your saw allows you
to easily make miter cuts and perform cross-cuts
(cuts across the grain of the wood). When not in
use, the miter gauge can be stored in the brackets
formed on the front of the motor cover (see Fig.
38).
The main bar of the miter gauge fits in the slots in
the table which are located on either side of the
blade. The miter gauge can be used in either slot;
however, do not use the miter gauge in the slot
on the left of the blade when making bevel cuts.
Positioning the miter gauge in the left slot when
making bevel cuts causes the blade to be tilted
toward the miter gauge and the operator's hand
which could result in a serious injury.
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SawStop
10" Industrial Cabinet Saw
®
riving knife
Fig. 37
miter gauge in
Fig. 38
storage location
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