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BEVEL RIPPING
Bevel ripping is performed the same as ripping but with the saw blade set to an angle not perpendicular with the
table surface. After changing the bevel angle verify the alignment of the guard and splitter; make sure there is
clearance with the saw blade.
RIPPING SMALL WORK PIECES
Do not attempt rip cuts if the work piece is too small, as this will oblige you to place your hands too close to the
blade and put you at serious risk of injury. When ripping narrower widths; use a push block or a push stick in order
to avoid placing hands near the blade.
CROSS CUTTING
Cutting against the grain, to shorten the length of a
board is cross cutting. With some smaller-sized and rec-
tangular pieces, you often have the choice of ripping
or cross cutting. Always use the miter gauge, C, when
cross cutting; never cut a piece unsupported. The miter
gauge may be used in either slot, but most operators
prefer the left groove for typical work. When the blade
is tilted for bevel cutting, use the table slot that does not
cause interference with your hand or the saw blade
guard.
To begin cross cutting, place the work on the miter
gauge and, with the motor OFF, slide it up close to the
blade to align the outer edges of the teeth with your
cut mark, D. Keep a firm grip as you pull the miter
gauge and the wood back away from the blade.
Lower the blade guard, turn on the saw and make the
cut. When the work is cut through, move one or both
cut pieces — if long enough to handle without danger
— immediately off to the side, away from the turning
blade. Turn off the motor.
BEVEL CROSS CUTTING
This procedure is the same as cross cutting except that the blade is set to an angle other than 0. After changing the
bevel angle, verify the alignment of the guard and splitter and verify that there is clearance with the saw blade.
ADJUSTING AND USING THE MITER GAUGE
The miter gauge supplied with your saw has accurately
adjusted index stops at 90° and 45° to the right and left,
with a 30° maximum.
To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob A by
turning it counter-clockwise, pull the stop-lock pin B, rotate
the miter head to 45°, or any angle shown on
the numerical guide. Turn the lock knob clockwise to
tighten it.
To check the accuracy of the miter gauge's factory set-
tings, set it at 90° and check it with an L-square or T-square.
To verify the setting, make a test cut in scrap stock and
then use a square to check the cut piece. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
If the miter gauge needs adjusting, manually turn the head so the pointer is where you think it ought to be,
tighten the lock knob and loosen the nut C. Turn the adjusting screw D until it touches the stop-lock pin. Tighten down
the nut again. Recheck the angle by making another test cut. Repeat, if necessary, until a true 90° is achieved.
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