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AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE
When performing multiple or repetitive
operations that result in small cut-off pieces
(one inch or less), the saw blade can catch
the cut-off pieces and project them out of the
machine or into the blade guard and housing,
causing damage or injury. To limit the risk,
mount an auxiliary wood fence on your saw
(Fig. 31).
Fig. 31
A
SAWHORSES
B
C
C
A
Fig. 32
For support when cutting long pieces, construct a
work support extension. Fig. 32 illustrates the miter
saw mounted on two standard 2 x 4’s (A). Fasten the
four mounting legs (two of which are shown at (B) Fig.
32 to the 2 x 4’s, using four screws (not supplied)
through the four holes in the mounting legs. The
length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending on the
workpiece.
NOTE: Ensure that the top of the support 2 x 4’s (C)
are level with the miter saw table. This is critical
because the distance from the top of the 2 x 4’s (A) to
the miter saw table varies from saw to saw. In most
cases, standard 2 x 4’s (C) can used. If these are too
high, cut them to fit. If the 2 x 4’s are too low, use 2 x
6’s. If these are high, cut them to the correct height.
WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the material is bowed. If it is, position the material on the table as shown in
Fig. 41.
If the material is positioned the wrong way as shown in Fig. 42, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion
of the cut.
RIGHT
WRONG
Fig. 41
Fig. 42