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PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
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The Small Parts Taper Jig is intended for use by
intermediate to experienced woodworkers. It requires a
comprehensive understanding of how to safely use a table
saw and avoid dangerous risks.
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The Small Parts Taper Jig is intended for use only on table
saws with a standard 3/4" W x 3/8" D miter slot. Do
NOT
use with a router table.
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The Small Parts Taper Jig is designed for use on table
saws whose right miter slot is between 4" and 6
1
⁄
2
" from
the right edge of the saw blade.
> Maximum workpiece thickness: 7/8"
Maximum workpiece width: 4"
Maximum workpiece length: 11
1
⁄
2
"
> Minimum workpiece size:
Both Hold Down Clamps must
be used to secure the workpiece to the jig.
Workpieces
that are too small or narrow to be held by both Hold
Down Clamps MUST NOT be cut with the jig.
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Do
NOT
use the jig without the Tall Handle (10) installed.
Before each use, make sure that the Tall Handle is fully
tightened to the jig Base (6).
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Do
NOT
use without the Adjustable Fence (1) installed. The
1" Round Knobs (5) securing the Adjustable Fence to the
jig Base (6) must be fully tightened to prevent dangerous
shifting during the cut.
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The metal Adjustable Stop at the end of the Adjustable
Fence (1)
MUST
be used during cuts. Make sure it is
extended far enough to support the workpiece but not so
far as to contact the blade as the jig is advanced through
the cut. Make sure the screws securing the Adjustable
Stop are fully tightened (but not overtightened).
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Hold Down Clamps (3 and 4) must be positioned so that
they will not come into contact with saw blade, guard or
riving knife at any point during the cut.
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To minimize the chance of dangerous kickback, tighten
Hold Down Clamps (3 and 4) to secure the workpiece
after making any adjustments and before making the cut.
Do
NOT
overtighten.
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In the setup process on many saws, your initial cut will
remove a narrow piece of the jig’s Base to fit your
specific saw and to create zero-clearance support. Read
the instructions carefully to complete this essential setup
step. Do
NOT
remove more than 1/2" from the edge of
the jig Base (6).
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Keep the saw blade as low as possible to make the cut
as specified by your table saw’s instruction manual.
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Before making the actual cut, become familiar with the
cutting process by practicing the motion of the cut with
the blade lowered and the power turned off.
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When making cuts, the Miter Bar (7)
MUST
be securely
attached to the jig. The table saw fence must not be
used for taper cuts.
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Before every use, make sure the 1/4"-20 Countersunk
Screws (8) holding the Miter Bar (7) to the jig Base (6)
are fully tightened. If loosening becomes a problem, apply
thread-locking liquid to the screws and fully tighten them.
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When using the Small Parts Taper Jig, the Miter Bar (7)
should be positioned in the miter slot on the right side
of the saw blade.
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The Miter Bar (7)
MUST
be able to slide freely forward
and backward without side-to-side play.
NEVER
attempt
to force the jig if it fails to slide freely.
> STOP USING THE JIG IMMEDIATELY
if any
component develops a crack or other sign of the
loss of structural integrity.
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To avoid serious injury, keep hands and fingers out of the path of the spinning blade. Maintain
awareness of the blade and safe hand position at all times. Make sure fingers and hands
are not positioned in the path of the blade.
