Typical O P E R Ations And Helpful Hints; Typical O P E R Ation And Helpful Hint - Delta Sidekick 36-235 Instruction Manual

TYPICAL O P E R ATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS

1 . Before cutting, make certain the cutting arm and
t able are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place.
2 . Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the
right size for the saw.
A
Fig. 41
3 . Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp
i t f i r m l y a g a i n s t t h e f e n c e . F i g u r e 4 1 i l l u s t r a t e s t h e s tandard
equipment work clamp (A) being used to clamp a work-
piece to the fence and ta b l e . The clamp (A) can also be
used in the rear position or on the left f r o n t s i d e o f t h e
blade.
4 . W ARNING: If the workpiece you are cutting would
cause your hand to be inside the table hazard area (see
s e c t i o n TABLE H A Z A R D AREA ), the workpiece should
be clamped in place before making the cut, as shown in
F i g . 4 1 .
5 . For best results cut at a slow, even cutting rate.
6 . Never attempt any freehand cutting (wood that is not
held firmly against the fence and ta b l e ) .
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