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Use sliding base extensions, sliding fence,
and additional workpiece supports (see
page 38) to properly support the workpiece
and hold or clamp it outside of the “No
Hands Zone”.
Workpiece can be held against table and
fence by hand only outside of the “No
Hands Zone”.
•
Hold workpiece firmly against table
and fence to prevent movement.
•
Keep hands in position until trigger has
been released and blade has com-
pletely stopped.
•
Never place hands on mechanism com-
ponents.
•
Keep feet firmly on the floor and main-
tain proper balance.
•
Follow the miter arm when mitering left
or right. Stand slightly to the side of the
saw blade.
Be aware of the path of
the saw blade. Make a
dry run with the saw “OFF” by conducting
a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the
projected path of the saw blade. Keep
hands out of the path of saw blade.
DRY RUN
– It is important to know where
the blade will intersect with the workpiece
during cutting operations. Always perform
the simulated cutting sequence with the
power tool switched “OFF” to gain an un-
derstanding of the projected path of the
saw blade. Mentally note where the path of
the saw blade will fall and set up your work
to keep your hands and arms out of the
path of the spinning blade. Adjust your
clamps and fences so that the smooth
lower guard and cutting action is not inter-
fered with during cutting operation.
The lower guard may
not automatically open
under certain cutting conditions; for ex-
ample, when trying to cut workpieces that
are near the maximum cutting height ca-
pacity. Under these conditions or during
the blade travel motion of cut, the work-
piece can stop the lower guard movement
before the downward motion of the arm
could pre-open the lower guard.
If this occurs:
Workpiece must be securely clamped with
clamp
30
. This frees a hand to raise the
guard
4
by the lip just enough to clear the
workpiece (see Fig. 33).
Start the saw and begin your cut. Once you
have cleared the position where the lower
guard may bind, release the guard and it
will continue to operate automatically as
you cut.
4
Lip
Workpiece
30
Fig. 33
Preparing for Saw Operations
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