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USING THE MITRE GAUGE
1.
Screw the mitre gauge fence to the quadrant,
using the two securing wheels. As shown.
2.
Slide the mitre gauge into one of the slots on the
top of the table.
3.
Loosen the lock knob and set the mitre gauge to
the required angle.
4.
Tighten the lock knob.
5.
The calibration on the mitre gauge is suitable for
most applications but for extra accuracy, a
protractor or other measuring device should be
used when setting the cutting angle. Test the
accuracy of the angle on a piece of scrap
material before cutting the workpiece.
MITRE GAUGE ADJUSTMENT
To produce an accurate cut at 90
O
you should check the gauge
as follows:
1.
Loosen the lock knob and, using a set square as shown , set
the slide bar at 90
O
to the body.
2.
Tighten the Lock knob and re-check with the square to ensure
no movement has taken place during the tightening process.
•
The graduations on the mitre gauge provide accuracy for
average woodworking. In some cases where extreme
accuracy is required, make a trial cut and then recheck it
with an accurate square or protractor.
•
When using the left hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly
against the mitre gauge head with your left hand, and push
with your right hand.
•
When using the right hand groove, hold the work piece with the right hand and push with the
left.
WARNING: THE RIP FENCE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE WHEN USING THE MITRE GAUGE.
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