14
Fig. 13
7. Using the saw
The operation of power tools involves a certain
amount of hazard for theoperator.Before
attempting regular work we recommend you get
the feel of operations using scrap lumber to
check settings. Read entire instructionsbefore
you start to cut workpiece. Always pay attention
to safety precautionsto avoid personal injury.
7.1. ON/OFF switch
(Fig. 14)
•
To turn the saw on, press the green button
“
I
”
. Wait for the blade to reach its maximum
speed of rotation before commencing with the
cut.
•
To turn the machine off again, press the red
button
“
O
”
.
Fig. 14
7.2. RESET BUTTON (OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR) (Fig. 14)
This saw comes with an overload reset button (B)
If the saw motor over heats, a safety mechanism
stops the motor automatically due to motor
over-heating or low voltage. To prevent motor
over-heating, reduce load on motor or check
voltage.
Allow motor to cool down, then press the reset
button and restart the saw. If the saw does not
restart, wait an additional 5 minutes before
restarting.
Cross cutting
Cross cutting requires the use of the miter
gauge to position and guide the work. Place the
work against the miter gauge and advance both
the miter gauge and work toward the saw blade.
The miter gauge may be used in either table
T-slot, however, most operators prefer the left
groovefor average work. When bevel cutting
(blade tilted), use the right side table T-slot so
that it doesn
’
t interfere with the tilted saw blade.
The bladeguard must be used. The riving knife
to prevent the saw kerf from closing.
Start the cut slowly and hold the work firmly
against the miter gauge and the table. One of
the rules in running a saw is that you never
hang onto or touch a free piece of work. Hold
the supported piece, not the free piece that is
cut off. The feed in cross cutting continues until
the work is cutin two, then the miter gauge and
work are pulled back to the starting point.
Before pulling the work back it is good practice
to give the work a little sideways shift to move
the work slightly away from the saw blade.
Never pick up any short length of free work
from the table while the saw is running. A smart
operator never touches a cut-off piece unless it
is at least a foot long. Never use the rip fence
as a cut-off gauge when cross cutting.
Ripping
Ripping is the operation of making a length
wise cut through a board, the rip fence is used
to position and guide the work. One edge of the
workrides against the rip fence while the flat
side of the board rest on the table. Since the
work is pushed along the fence, it must have a
straight edgeand make solid contact with the
table. The blade guard must be used. The