Baileigh TS-1044H, Operator'S Manual

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Miter Ripping
Miter ripping is performed the same as ripping but with the saw blade set to an angle not
perpendicular with the table surface. To tilt the blade to the left, anywhere between 0° and 45°.
This is used most often when cutting bevels, compound miters or chamfers.
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.
Crosscutting
Cutting against the grain, to shorten the length of a
board is crosscutting. With some smaller sized and
rectangular pieces, you often have the choice of
ripping or crosscutting. Always use the miter gauge,
when crosscutting; 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.
Place the workstock against the miter gauge and
advance both the miter gauge and workstock toward the saw blade.
Start the cut slowly and hold the workstock firmly against the miter gauge and the table.
WARNING:
Keep the blade guard installed and in the down position.
Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death.
Never reach in towards the blade while the blade is still spinning!
Whenever a cut is completed, turn off the saw and wait for the blade to come to a
complete stop before reaching in to remove the workpiece or the waste material.
Failure to follow this warning could result in accidental contact with rotating blade,
causing lacerations or amputation.