26.
preparing for Saw Operations
Workpiece Support
long Workpiece Support
long workpieces have a tendency
to tip over unless clamped down
and properly supported from underneath.
Do not use another person as a
substitute for a table extension or
as additional support.
Unstable support for the
workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece
to shift during the cutting operation, causing you to
contact the spinning blade.
Operating Sliding Base Extensions
– These
extensions provide extra work piece support and are
especially useful when cutting long work pieces. To
reposition the extensions, simply turn the red knobs
located on the base next to the extensions in a counter-
clock position. To tighten extensions turn the red knobs
in a clock position (see figure 31).
Additional Workpiece Support
Blocks
– Long pieces need extra support. The base
height is 4-1/2 inches. Cut two 2x4 pieces to 4-1/2" in
length and fasten together. Boards of this thickness and
height can be used to create auxiliary support
extensions for long workpieces, figure 32.
Always ensure that supporting
surfaces are able to properly support
the workpiece and allow for secure holding by hand
outside of the “No Hand Zone”, or clamping with a clamp
inside or outside of the “No Hand Zone” – see page 23
for “No Hand Zone” and appropriate hand positions.
Always adjust the sliding base
extension to support workpiece.
Unsupported workpiece can move out of position during
cut and cause injury and/or tool damage.
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the saw
Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and
observe the projected path of the saw blade. Keep
hands at least six (6) inches away from the projected
path of the saw blade.
4-1/2"
Two
2x4 Pieces
Base Extension
Clamping Knob
FIG. 31
FIG. 32
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