Performax 240-3688, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
SLIDE CUTS (FIG. 31)
This type of cut is used mainly for wide
pieces . The slide-rail locking knob is
loosened, the head assembly is pulled
towards the operator, and the head
assembly is lowered to the work piece and
then pushed to the rear of the saw to
make the cut .
Never pull the saw
toward you during a cut. The blade can
suddenly climb up on top of the work
piece and force itself toward you.
Follow these instructions for making your
slide cut:
1 . Unplug the saw .
2 . Properly position the work piece . Make
sure the work piece is clamped firmly
against the table and the fence .
Use a clamping
position that does not interfere with the
cutting operation. before switching the
Miter Saw ON, lower the head assembly to
make sure the clamp clears the guard and
the head assembly.
3 . Loosen the slide-rail locking knob .
4 . Plug the saw into an electrical socket .
5 . Grasp the switch handle, and pull the
head assembly away from the fence until
the blade clears the work piece or to its
maximum extension if the blade cannot
clear the work piece
WARNING:
FIG. 31
WARNING:
6 . Turn on the switch . Always allow the
blade to reach full speed before cutting .
7 . Lower the head assembly all the
way down, and cut through the edge
of the work piece .
8 . Push (but do not force) the head
assembly toward the fence all the way
to the rear position to complete the cut .
9 . Wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before returning the head
assembly to the raised position and/or
removing the work piece .
CUTTING GROOVES (FIG. 32-33)
The depth-stop adjustment is a feature used
then cutting grooves in the work piece .
The depth adjustment is used to limit the
blade depth .
FIG. 32
FIG. 33
Outside Grooves
Workpiece
Chisel Cut
Depth Stop
Bolt
Lock Nut
Depth Stop
Lever