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▶ Slide Cuts
▼ WHAT’S A SLIDE CUT
•
A “slide cut” is made with the head
assembly unlocked and able to move away
from the fence. This movement is supported
and precisely controlled by the axial glide
system. The maximum cross-cutting
capacity is utilized by using this method.
•
A slide cut is best used for cross-cutting
workpieces wider than can be done with a
chop cut – pieces wider than 5-1/4" and up
to a maximum width of 12-1/2" across.
NEVER pull the saw
toward you during a cut.
The blade can suddenly climb up on top of
the workpiece and force itself toward you.
▼ PREPARING FOR SLIDE CUT
1.
Place the saw head in the UP position.
2.
Disengage the mechanism lock lever (item
27 – page 12) by pushing down on the
finger tab. With the head assembly in the UP
position, move it fully to the front and back
to check that axial glide system moves
smoothly.
3.
Properly position your workpiece and clamp
it firmly to the table and/or fence.
Use a clamping position
that does not interfere
with operation. Before switching “ON,”
lower head assembly to make sure clamp
clears guard and head assembly.
▼ MAKING A SLIDE CUT
1.
Grasp the switch handle and pull the saw
head assembly (in UP position) away from
the fence – see Arrow 1 in Figure 43.
2.
Activate the switch, and then fully lower the
saw head assembly – on larger pieces, this
action may also start the cut – see Arrow 2
in Figure 43.
3.
Push down and back so the saw head
assembly moves toward the fence and to
the full rear position until you complete the
cut. See Arrow 3 in Figure 43. NOTE: If high
resistance is felt, do not apply excessive
force – stop cutting, wait until blade stops
and investigate problem.
4.
Hold the saw head down until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Return the saw
head to the UP position and remove the
workpiece.
Figure 43. Slide Cut
Saw Operations
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