Craftsman 298721 Saw User Manual


 
basic saw operation
REPETITIVE CUTTING
REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantityof
pieces the same length without having to mark each
piece.
1. Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for
cutting duplicate pieces 6 inches long and longer.
2. Foitowall safety precautions and operational instruc-
tions for cross cutting.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece,
make sure it is adequately suppoded.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory) on
the Miter Gauge for greater accuracy.
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3. NEVER USE THE RIP FENCE AS A LENGTH STOP
BECAUSE THE CUT-OFF PIECE COULD BIND
BETWEEN THE FENC EAN DTHE BLADE CA USIN G
A KICKBACK.
4. When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 inches,
clamp a block ofwood 2 inches long to the table to act
as a length stop. Do not clamp directly to the bottom
edge of the table because the "swivel" of the clamp
will not grip properly. Place a small block of wood
between the bottom edge of the table and the "C"
clamp,
CAUTION: When clamping the block, make sure
that the end of the block Is well In front of the
sawblade. Be sure it is clamped securely.
5. SrK:lethe workpiece along the Miter Gauge unt_ it
touches the block, hold itsecurely orclamp itwith the
Hold-Down Clamp (optional accessory).
6. Make the cut, pull the workpiece back, turn the saw
off, wait for Blade to stop and remove cut off piece
before continuing.
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MITER cu'ri'ING
MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an angle
other than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the
same procedure as you would for crosscutting.
Adjustthe Miter Gauge to the desired angle, and lock it.
The Miter Gauge may be used in either ofthe grooves in
the table.
When using the Miter Gauge in the LEFT hand groove,
hold thewo_ece firmly against the Miter Gauge head
with your left hand, and gdp the Lock Handle with your
right.
Whenusing theRIGHThandgroove, holdthe workplece
with your right hand and the Knob with your lefl hand.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (optional accesson/) on the
Miter Gauge for greater accuracy.
LEFT HAND REMOVED "\
FOR PICTURE CLARITY \
WORK SUPPORT
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