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Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Workpiece Support
Long pieces need extra supports. The
supports should be placed along the
workpiece so the workpiece does not sag
and your hand holding the workpiece is
positioned 4” or more from the blade path.
The support should let the workpiece lay
flat on the base and work table during the
cutting operation.
NOTE: When mounted on a large flat sur-
face, the miter saw table is 4-1/2” high.
Three stacked 2 x 4’s can be used as a
work support extension.
Auxiliary Fence
Certain unusual cuts may benefit from a
fence face extension due to the size and
position of the workpiece. Holes are pro-
vided in the fence to attach an auxiliary
fence. Get a straight piece of wood typi-
cally 1/2 inch thick by 4-1/4 inches high by
23 inches long. To attach auxiliary fence,
place the piece of wood on the miter saw
fence. Mark the hole locations from the
backside of the miter saw fence. Drill
.200”-.250” holes, then countersink the
holes on front of wood to receive #10 flat
head screws. Attach the auxiliary fence
securely and make a full depth cut. This
will create the blade slot. Check for inter-
ference between the auxiliary fence and
lower blade guard. Correct any interfer-
ence before proceeding. The auxiliary
fence is used with the saw in the 0° bevel
position. If a bevel cut is desired, the aux-
iliary fence will have to be removed.