6) Rip fence
This fence is used for all ripping operations.
Never rip freehand without the fence in place and
securely locked.
7) Mitre gauge
The head is locked in the desired position for
crosscutting or mitring by tightening the lock
handle.
Always lock it securely when in use.
BASIC TABLE SAW OPERATIONS
a) When crosscutting, mitre cutting, bevel cutting,
compound mitre cutting and Rebating across the
end of a narrow workpiece use the mitre gauge.
b) Never make these cuts freehand (not using the
mitre gauge or other devices) because the blade
could bind causing a kickback or causing your
hand or fingers to contact the blade.
c) Always lock the mitre gauge when in use.
d) Never remove the rip fence from the table.
e) Make sure the blade safety guard is mounted
for all these sawing operations (the blade cuts
through the entire thickness of the wood).
Remount the guard immediately after finishing
dadoing, molding or Rebating cuts.
f) The blade should extend approximately 3mm
above the top of the workpiece.
1) Crosscutting
Crosscutting is cutting wood across the grain at
90
o
or square with both the edge and the flat side
of the wood. This is done with the mitre gauge set
at “0”. (See Fig20)
Before using it make sure it is locked. The mitre
gauge can be used on either of the grooves in the
table. (See Fig21)
2) Mitre crosscutting
Mitre crosscutting is cutting the wood at an angle
other than 90
o
. Follow the same procedures
as you would for crosscutting. Adjust the mitre
gauge to the desired angle. (See Fig22)
3) Bevel crosscutting
Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting
except that the wood is also cut at an angle other
than 90
o
.
Adjust the blade to the desired angle. Use the
mitre gauge in the groove to the right side of the
blade so the blade guard will not interfere. (See
Fig 12
Fig 10
Fig 11
Fig 9
A
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