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Preparing for Saw Operations
LONG WORKPIECE SUPPORT
Long workpieces have a
tendency to tip over un-
less clamped down and properly sup-
ported from underneath.
Do not use another per-
son 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 Base Extensions
– These exten-
sions provide extra workpiece support and
are especially useful when cutting long
workpieces. To reposition the extensions
22
, simply unlock the base extension lock
levers
21
, reposition the extensions and re-
lock the levers (see Fig. 36). The left exten-
sion
lock
lever
tightens
by
rotating
clockwise and the right lock lever tightens
by rotating counterclockwise.
ADDITIONAL WORKPIECE SUPPORT
Blocks
– Long pieces need extra support.
The base height (3-3/4"/95mm) is designed
to match the standard lumber of two 2xs
(38mm) and one 1x (19mm). Boards of
these thicknesses can be used to create
auxiliary support extensions for long work-
pieces (see Fig. 37).
Always ensure that sup-
porting surfaces are
able to properly support the workpiece
and allow for secure holding by hand out-
side of the “No Hand Zone”, or clamping
with a clamp inside or outside of the “No
Hand Zone”
– see page 36 for “No Hand
Zone” and appropriate hand positions.
Always adjust the slid-
ing base extension to
support workpiece.
Unsupported work-
piece 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 (152mm)
away from the projected path of the saw
blade.
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22
Add Two 2xs
and One 1x
Fig. 37
Fig. 36
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