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MTSP800A by
MAC ALLISTER
In more detail...
Operation
> Bevel cross cutting is the same as cross cutting except that the wood is also cut at an
angle other than at 90° with the flat side of the wood. Follow the same procedures as you
would for cross cutting. But adjust the blade to the desired angle.
Slide the mitre gauge along the groove
to the right of the blade to avoid the blade guard
from interfering with the cut.
WARNING! When cross cutting or mitre cutting, across the end of
an arrow
work piece
always use the rip fence or mitre gauge. NEVER make these cuts freehand (not using
the
mitre gauge
or the other devices) because the blade could
bind causing
a kickback
or causing your hand or fingers to contact the blade. Remove the rip fence from the table
when not in use. Make sure the blade safety guard is mounted for all through sawing
operations (the blade cuts through the entire thick-ness of the work piece).
Ripping
Bevel cross cutting (Fig. 15)
> Ripping is cutting a piece of wood with the grain or length-ways.
> This is done using the rip fence (13). Position the rip fence to the desired width of the
rip and lock it in place. Before starting to rip be sure that the rip fence is parallel to the
saw blade, and that the riving knife is properly aligned with the saw blade.
> When ripping long boards or large panels always use a work support. Hold the piece
against the fence and feed it through the blade with a smooth, steady pressure.
> When the ripping width is wider than 150mm (6") use your right hand to feed the work
piece until it is clear of the table. Use your left hand only to guide, not to feed the
work piece.
Fig. 15
