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Bevel Crosscutting (Fig. 37)
This operation is the same as crosscutting except that the bevel angle is set to an angle other
than 0°. For proper hand position, refer to Figure 37.
WARNING:
Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw,
always inspect the blade guard assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and clearance
with saw blade. Check alignment after each change of bevel angle.
Mitering (Fig. 39)
WARNING:
Miter angles greater than
FIG. 39
45˚ may force the blade guard assembly
into the saw blade causing damage to
the blade guard assembly and personal
injury. Before starting the motor, test the
operation by feeding the workpiece into
the blade guard assembly. If the blade
guard assembly contacts the blade,
place the workpiece under the blade
guard assembly, not touching the blade,
before starting the motor.
CAUTION:
Certain workpiece
shapes, such as molding may not lift the
blade guard assembly properly. Feed
the workpiece slowly to start the cut. If the blade guard assembly contacts the blade, place
the workpiece under the blade guard assembly, not touching the blade, before starting the
motor.
This operation is the same as crosscutting except the miter gauge is locked at an angle other
than 0°. Hold the workpiece FIRMLY against the miter gauge and feed the workpiece slowly
into the blade (to prevent the workpiece from moving). See Figure 39.
Miter Gauge Operation
To set your miter gauge, loosen the lock handle and move the miter gauge to the desired
angle.
Compound Mitering
This is a combination of bevel crosscutting and mitering. Follow the instructions for both
bevel crosscutting and mitering.
Featherboard Construction (Fig. 40, 41)
Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table, and help
prevent kickbacks. Dimensions for making a typical featherboard are shown in Fig. 40. Make
the featherboard from a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Clamp the
featherboard to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboard will support
the workpiece until the cut is complete (Fig. 41). An 8" (203 mm) high flat board can be
clamped to the rip fence and the featherboard can be clamped to the 8" (203 mm) high board.
WARNING:
Use featherboards for all non-thru-sawing operations where the blade guard
assembly, anti-kickback assembly and riving knife cannot be used.
Always replace the
blade guard assembly, anti-kickback assembly and riving knife when the non-thru-
sawing operation is complete.
Make sure the featherboard presses only on the portion of
the workpiece in front of the blade.
60º
FIG. 40
24" (610 mm)
5" (127 mm)
3/4"
(20 mm)
THE KERF
SHOULD BE
ABOUT 1/4"
(6.4 mm) APART
4"
(102 mm)
FIG. 41
Dado Cutting
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to stack dado blades thicker than 13/16" (20 mm). Do NOT use
adjustable or wobble type dadoes. Do not use dado blades larger than 6" (152.4 mm)
diameter. The maximum dado cut width is 1/2" (12.7 mm).
Since dado cuts are not through cuts, the cuts must be performed with the blade
guard assembly removed. To remove the blade guard assembly, refer to
Remove
Blade Guard Assembly
under
Assembly
.
When using the dado, the special dado insert (also sold as an accessory) must be used.
Anytime a cut is required that is considerably wider than the saw kerf, a dado is used. A dado
cut is commonly used to add support and line up a shelf for a cabinet, bookcase or some
such project.
When using the dado, the blade guard assembly must be removed. Use
EXTREME care when using the dado without the blade guard assembly and riving
knife.
If a deep cut is required. Use several successive passes rather than attempting to make
it with one pass. Maximum dado width on this saw is 1/2" (12.7 mm). DO NOT USE WIDER
COMBINATIONS.
CAUTION:
Always check dado blade clearance before plugging in the saw.
