CUTTING GROOVES
The depth of cut stop (Fig.9) is a feature which can be used for cutting grooves in a workpiece. In its normal position, the depth of cut stop (A)
Fig.8 permits the saw blade to cut right through a workpiece. When the saw arm is lifted, the depth of cut stop (A) Fig.9 can be slid over towards
the right so that the depth adjustment screw (B) contacts the stop as the saw arm is lowered. This restricts the cut to a “adjusted depth” in the
workpiece. The depth of cut can be adjusted with the adjustment screw and locked in position with the lock nut (C) Fig.9. A groove should be cut
as a slide cut.
1. Loosen the lock nut (C) Fig.9, rotate the depth adjustment screw (B) to the desired cutting depth, and retighten the lock nut.
2. Plug the saw into an electrical socket.
3. Cut the two outside edges of the groove.
4. After cutting a groove, turn off the saw and wait for blade to stop.
5. To create the groove, use a wood chisel or make multiple passes with a router to remove the material between the
outside edges.
COMPOUND CUT
A compound cut involves using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. It is used in making picture frames, to cut mouldings, making
boxes with sloping sides and for roof framing. Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting into good material. Use the slide
action when cutting wide workpieces, unlock slide by loosening lock knob (A) Fig.16.
1. Pull and turn the saw head release knob (A) Fig.17 and lift the saw head to its full height.
2. Loosen the miter lock handle.
3. Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.
4. Tighten the miter lock handle.
Warning:
Be sure to tighten the miter lock knob before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut and serious
personal injury.
5. Loosen the bevel lock knob (B) Fig.12 and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle (between 0
0
and 45
0
). Tighten the bevel
lock knob.
6. Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence.
If the concave side is placed against the fence, the board should break and jam the blade.
7. When cutting long pieces of wood, support the long pieces using the extension wings.
8. Use the vertical vise to secure the workpiece whenever possible.
9. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check that there are no problems.
10. Hold the handle firmly, press one of the safety buttons and squeeze the trigger. Allow the blade to reach maximum speed.
11. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
12. Release the trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before
moving the workpiece.
ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
