Repetitive Cutting; Miter Cutting - Craftsman 113.298722 Owner's Manual

basic saw operation
REPETITIVE CUTTING
REPETITIVE CU'FI'ING isknown as cutting aquantityof
pieces the same length without having to mark each
piece,
1. Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for
cutting duplicate pieces 6 inches long and longer.
2. Follow allsafetyprecautions andoperationalinstruc-
ti0ns for cross cutting.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece,
make sure it is adequately supported.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory) on
the Miter Gauge for greater accuracy.
LEFT HAND REMOVED \
FOR PICTURE CLARITY \
_AUXILIARY FENCE/
WORK SUPPORT
3. NEVER USE THE RIP FENCE AS ALENGTH STOP
BECAUSE THE CUT-OFF PIECE COULD BIND
BETWEEN THE FENCE AND THE BLADE CAUS-
ING A KICKBACK.
4. When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches,
clamp a block ofwood 2 inches long to the table to act
as a length stop. Do not clampdimctly tothe bottom
edge of the table because the "swivel" of the clamp
will not grip properly. Piaceasmafl block of wood
between the bottom edge of the table and the "(3"
clamp.
CAUTION:Avoid kickback from twlstlngthe work-
piece. When clamplngthe block, make sumthat
theend of the block is well In front oftlte saw-
blade. Be sure It is champed securely.
5. Slide the workpiece along the Miter Gauge until it
touchesthe block, held itsecurely orclamp itwiththe
Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory).
6. Makethe cut, pull the workpiece back, turn the saw
off, wait for Blade to stop and remove cut off piece
before continuing.
MITER CUTTING
MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an angle
other than 90° withthe edge of the wood. Follow the
sameprocedure as you would forcrosscutling.
Adjust the Miter Gauge to the desired angle, and lock it,
The Miter Gauge may be used ineither of thegrooves in
the table.
right.
Whenusingthe RIGHT hand groove, holdtheworkpiece
with your right hand and the Knob with your left hand.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory) on the
Miter Gauge for greater accuracy.
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