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TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS
1. Before cutting, be certain that the cutting arm and
table are at their correct settings and are firmly locked in
place. Also, determine that the workpiece is the right size
for the saw.
2. Firmly clamp the workpiece to the table against the
fence. Fig. 35 illustrates the work clamp (A) used to
clamp the workpiece to the fence. The clamp (A) can also
be used on the right side of the machine.
3. For best results, cut at a slow, even cutting rate.
4.WARNING: If the workpiece causes your hand
to be within the hazard zone of of the saw
blade, clamp the workpiece in place before
making the cut (Fig. 35.)
5. Never attempt freehand cutting (wood that is not held
firmly against the fence and table).
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Fig. 35
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE
WARNING: When performing multiple or
repetitive cut-off operations that result in
small cut-off pieces (one inch or less), the saw
blade can possibly catch the cut-off pieces and pro-
ject them out of the machine or into the blade guard
and housing, possibly causing damage and/or injury.
An auxiliary wood fence can help minimize the danger.
Holes are provided in the fence (A) Fig. 36 to attach an
auxiliary fence. This auxiliary fence is constructed of
straight wood approximately 1/2 inch thick by 3 inches
high by 20 inches long. NOTE: The auxiliary fence (A) is
used ONLY with the saw blade in the 0 degree bevel
position (90 degrees to the table). When bevel cutting
(blade tilted) the auxiliary fence will have to be removed.
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
CUTTING ALUMINUM
Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum
screens and storm windows can be cut with the com-
pound miter saw. Position the material so the blade is
cutting through the smallest cross-section, as shown in
Fig. 37. The wrong way to cut aluminum angles is illus-
trated in Fig. 38. Apply a stick wax to the blade before
cutting aluminum stock. Stick wax is available at most
industrial mill supply houses. The stick wax provides
proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the
blade.
WARNING: NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT TO
THE BLADE WHILE THE TOOL IS RUNNING.
FENCE
BLADE
WRONG
FENCE
BLADE
RIGHT
Fig. 36
A
A
A