Support Long Workpieces - Craftsman 315.212500 Operator's Manual

• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.
• Grasp the saw handle firmly, then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
• Slowlylower the blade into and through the workpiece.
See Figures 29 and 30.
• Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.
Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning
before removing the workpiece from miter table.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 31.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports
should be placed along the workpiece so it does not
sag. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on
the base of the saw and work table during the cutting
operation. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure
the workpiece.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always keep your hands outside the no hands
zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform
any cutting operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
45°x 45=COMPOUND MITERCUT
Fig. 30
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Fig. 31