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▶ 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 workpiece support and
are
especially
useful
when
cutting
long
workpieces. To reposition the extensions, simply
unscrew the base extension clamping screws,
reposition the extensions and tighten the screws
(see Fig. 32).
▼ ADDITIONAL WORKPIECE SUPPORT
Blocks –
Long pieces need extra support. The
base height is 3-7/16 inches. Cut two 2x4 pieces to
3-7/16" in length and fasten together. Boards of
this thickness and height can be used to create
auxiliary support extensions for long workpieces,
Fig. 33.
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 26 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.
Base Extension
Clamping Screw
Base Extension
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Preparing for Saw Operations
Two 2x4 Pieces
3-7/16"
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