WARNING
the block is well in front of the sawblade. Be
sure that it is clamped securely.
b. Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge
until it touches the block, and then hold it
securely.
MITER CUTTING (FIG. 35)
Miter cutting is cutting wood at an angle other
than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the
same procedure as you would for crosscutting.
Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and
lock it.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the
grooves in the table.
When using the miter gauge in the left-hand
groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the
miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip
the lock knob with your right hand.
When using the right-hand groove, hold the
workpiece with your right hand and the lock
knob with your left hand.
BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 36)
Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting
except that the wood is also cut at a bevel angle
other than 90° with the flat side of the wood.
Adjust the blade to the desired angle.
Use the Miter Gauge in the groove to the right or
the left of the blade.
COMPOUND MITER CUTTING
Compound miter cutting is a combination of
miter cutting and bevel crosscutting. The cut
is made at an angle other than 90° to both the
edge and the flat side of the wood.
When clamping the block,
make sure that the end of
c. Make the cut, pull the workpiece back, then
push the cut-off piece off the table with a long
push stick. Do not attempt to pick it up as this
could endanger your hands.
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
Adjust the miter gauge and the blade to the
desired angle and make sure that miter gauge
is locked.
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