USING THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. 31)
When crosscutting, miter cutting, bevel cutting,
compound miter cutting, and rabbeting across
the end of a narrow workpiece, the miter gauge
is used.
WARNING
following safety precautions, in addition to
the safety instructions in general safety
rules, safety instructions for table saws, and
additional safety rules.
Never make these cuts freehand (without using
the miter gauge or other auxiliary devices)
because the blade could bind in the cut and
cause a kickback or cause your fingers or hand
to slip into the blade.
Always lock the miter gauge securely when in
use.
Miter Gauge at 90° can be used from 0 to 14
inches cross cutting. Remove the rip fence from
table during any operations that utilize the miter
gauge.
When cross cutting with the blade set at 90º or
45º to the table, the miter gauge can be used in
MITER GAUGE AUXILIARY FACING (FIG. 32)
The miter gauge of this table saw is designed
to accept an Auxiliary Facing with pre-molded
holes for fastening a suitable piece of smooth
straight wood. Utilize the miter gauge as a
template, to attach with proper fasteners.
Example:
a. Drill Ø5/32" holes through a board 3/4" thick, 3"
high, and desired length.
b. Attach the board with two No. 12 round head
wood screws 1-1/2" long (not included).
Be sure that the screws never protrude above
the outside surface of facing.
Be sure the facing does not interfere with the
proper operation of the barrier guard.
CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 33)
Crosscutting is known as cutting wood across
the grain, at 90°, or square with both the edge
and the flat side of the wood. This is done with
the miter gauge set at 90°.
Make sure that the smart guard system is
installed for all "through sawing" operations
For your own safety,
always observe the
Fig. 31
Lock Knob
Pointer
either slot on the table. When cross cutting and
the blade is tilted, use the slot on right side of
table where the blade is tilted away from your
hands and miter gauge.
To adjust the miter angle:
Loosen the lock knob and set the miter gauge
body so that the pointer is at desired angle, then
tighten the lock knob.
Fig. 32
3/4" x 3 Board
(when the saw blade cuts entirely through the
thickness of the workpiece) . Replace the smart
guard system immediately after completion of
dadoing or rabbeting cuts.
Have the blade extend approximately 1/8" above
top of workpiece. Additional blade exposure
would increase the hazard potential.
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Miter Gauge Body
No.12, 1-1/2" Screws