Making A Bevel Rip Cut - Craftsman 21805 - 10 in. Table Saw Operator's Manual

VIEWED FROMTHEFRONT,BELOW THETABLE SAW
TO LOOSEN
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_---._.,.-----i_'-"_ Jo" _ LEVER
_//HEIGHT/BEVEL \\\ TO
_ _ ADJUSTING _ TIGHTEN
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Fig. 37
• Set the miter gauge tO 90° and press the bevel locking
lever towards the table to lock.
• Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind
the saw for the cut work.
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
• Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving
the miter gauge and the workplace into the blade.
• Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed 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 the
workpiece.
BEVEL CROSSCUT
MITERGAUGE BLADE
STRAIGHT ANGLED
MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT
See Figure 39.
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
_, WARNING: The rip fence must be on the right side
of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing
kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the
blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious
personal injury.
,_, WARNING; Make sure the blade guard assembly
is installed and working properly to avoid serious
personal injury.
• Remove the sliding miter table and move the accessory
table to the left side.
• Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
• Set the blade to the correct depth,
• Position the rip fence the desired distance from the
right side of the blade and lock down the handle.
• If ripping a piece larger than 36 in. long, place a
support the same height as the table surface behind
the saw for the cut work.
• Turn the power switch to the ON positLon.
• Position the workpiece fiat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workplace into the blade,
• Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed
the workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightlyto the
side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the
chance of Lnjuryshould kickback occur.
• Once the blade has made contact with the workplace,
use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make
sure the edge of the werkpiece remains in solid contact
with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If
ripping a narrow piece, use a push stickto move the
piece through the cut and past the blade.
BEVEL
LEVER
Fig. 38
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