Basic Saw Operation - Craftsman Contractor 113.29884 Owner's Manual

When cutting the workpiece, line up mark on
workpiece with line on Exact-i-Cut.
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11 MICRO-ADJUST RIP FENCE . . . allows the
operator to accurately adjust the rip fence using
only one hand. To move the fence push in on the
micro-adjust knob and rotate the knob. Rotating
the knob clockwise moves the fence to the right.
Rotating it counterclockwise moves the fence to
the left.
BASIC SAW OPERATION
WORK FEED DEVQCES
Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the
"Basic Saw Operation" section.
As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques,
you'll see t hat many types of cuts need different support-
ing devices, known as jigs or fixtures. Theycan help you
make cuts more accurately. By helping to steady the
workpiece and keep you away from the blade, they can
help you safely use your saw for certain cuts.
Many people custom build their own jigs and fixtures.
Jigs and fixtures are often unique, designedfera particu-
lar cut.
You can use you r table saw to easily make many jigs and
fixtures. To get you started, we've included instructions
for some simple ones. After you have made a few
practice cuts, make up these jigs before starting any
projects. Make the push stick first.
PUSH STICK AND PUSH BLOCK
Make the Push Stick using a piece of I x 2.
Make the Push Block using a piece of 3/8 in. and 3/4 in.
plywood.
The sinai! piece of wood 3/8 x 3//8 x 1-1/2 inches should
be GLUED to the plywood. DO NOT USE NAILS. This
is to prevent dulling the sawblade in the event you
mistakenly cut into the Push Block.
Position the handle in the center of the plywood and
fasten together with gmueand woodscrews.
THESE EDGES MUST
BE PARALLEL _ 3/4 PLYWOOD
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NOTE: All dimensions in inches 3/8 PLYWOOD
PUSH BLOCK
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