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RAISING THE BLADE (FIG.T)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation
handwheel (1) to the desired blade height. Tighten lock
handle (2) to maintain the desired blade angle.
Fig. T
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TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. T)
To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the
lock handle (2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3). Tighten
the lock handle to secure.
ON / OFF SWITCH (FIG. U)
The ON / OFF switch has a removable key. With the key
removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use
by children and others is minimized.
1.
To turn the saw ON, insert key (1) into the slot in the
switch (2). Move the switch upward to the ON position.
2.
To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3.
To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the sides
(or yellow part) of the switch toggle (1), and pull it out.
4.
With the switch key removed, the switch will not operate.
5.
If the switch key is removed while the saw is running,
it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without
inserting the switch key (1).
Fig. U
OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. U)
This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that will
restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or
low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Unplug the saw from
its power source. Wait about five minutes for the motor to
cool down. Push in on the reset button (3) and turn the
switch to the ON position.
USING THE DUST CHUTE (FIG. V)
To prevent fire hazard, follow work surface mounting
instructions, clean and remove sawdust from under the
saw frequently.
To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing, attach
a vacuum hose (1) to the dust chute (2) at the rear of the
table saw. DO NOT operate the saw with the hose in
place unless the vacuum is turned on.
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To prevent serious injury:
o Do not allow familiarity gained from the frequent use of the
table saw to cause careless mistakes.
• A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a
serious injury.
•
Keep both hands away from the blade and the blade path.
The workpiece must have a straight edge against a fence.
•
Do not try to saw warped, twisted, or bowed workpieces.
o Do not try to saw a workpiece too long for the table.
.
Do not use another person or surface to support a
workpiece that is too long for the table.
USING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS (FIG. W)
The table extension length allows a maximum 24-1/2" rip
capacity to the right of the blade, with the rip fence (1)
placed at the end of the extension.
After placing the rip fence at the distance desired,
measure from the nearest table top edge (3) to make sure
the rip fence is exactly parallel.
Before sawing, make sure all extension lock knobs (2) are
tightened.
Fig. W
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CUTTING OPERATIONS
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and
crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and
the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting
either across the width or across the grain of the
workpiece. Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be
done safely freehand. Ripping requires the use of the
rip fence, and crosscutting requires the miter gauge.
Before you use the saw each and every time, check
the following:
1.
Blade is tight on the arbor.
2.
Bevel angle lock knob is tight.
3.
If ripping, fence knob is tight and fence is
parallel to the miter gauge grooves.
4.
Blade guard is in place and working properly.
5.
You are wearing safety glasses.
The failure to adhere to these common safety
rules, and those printed in the front of this manual,
can greatly increase the likelihood of injury.
RIPPING (FIG. X,Y)
To prevent serious injury:
°
Do not allow familiarity gained from the frequent use
of your table saw to cause careless mistakes.
Remember that even a careless fraction of a second
is enough to cause a severe injury.
o
Keep both hands away from the blade and path of
the blade.
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The workpiece must have a straight edge against the
fence and must not be warped, twisted, or bowed.
1.
Remove the miter gauge. Secure the rip fence to
the table.
2.
Raise the blade so it is about 1/8" higher than the
top of the workpiece.
3.
Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the
fence. Keep the werkpiece about 1" away from the blade.
4.
Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come up
to speed.
5.
Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing
forward only on the workpiece section (1) that will
pass between the blade and the fence. (FIG. X)
AVOID KICKBACK
by pushing forward only on that
section of the workpiece that will pass between the blade
and the fence.
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6.
(Fig.Y) Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of
your thumbs touch the front edge of the table (2), finish
the cut with a push stick (3). Make a push stick using the
pattern on page 33.
7.
The push stick should always be used when the
ripped workpiece is 2" or narrower (1). (FIG. X)
8.
Continue pushing the workpiece with the push stick (3)
until it passes the blade guard and clears the rear of
the table.
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