blade and a slower, even cutting rate will produce the desired
results.
WARNING: Ensure that the material does not creep while
cutting; clamp it securely in place. Always let the blade
come to a full stop before raising the arm. If small fibres
of wood still split out at the rear of the workpiece, stick
a piece of masking tape on the wood where the cut will be
made. Saw through the tape and carefully remove tape
when finished.
Clamping the Workpiece (Fig. Q)
WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced
and secure before a cut may become unbalanced after
a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the
saw or anything the saw is attached to, such as a table
or workbench. When making a cut that may become
unbalanced, properly support the workpiece and ensure
the saw is firmly bolted to a stable surface. Personal injury
may occur.
WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above
the base of the saw whenever the clamp is used. Always
clamp the workpiece to the base of the saw – not to any
other part of the work area. Ensure the clamp foot is not
clamped on the edge of the base of the saw.
CAUTION: Always use a work clamp to maintain control
and reduce the risk of personal injury and workpiece
damage.
For best results use the material clamp
your saw.
To Install Clamp
1. Insert it into the hole behind the fence. The clamp
should be facing toward the back of the mitre saw. Ensure
the groove on the clamp rod is fully inserted into the base
of the mitre saw. If the groove is visible, the clamp will not
be secure.
2. Rotate the clamp 180° toward the front of the mitre saw.
3. Loosen the knob to adjust the clamp up or down, then use
the fine adjust knob to firmly clamp the workpiece.
nOTE: Place the clamp on the right side of the base when
beveling.
ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS
TO CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. ENSURE THE CLAMP DOES
NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ACTION OF THE SAW OR GUARDS.
Compound Mitre (Fig. R, S)
This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut. This is the
type of cut used to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like
the one shown in Figure S.
WARNING: If the cutting angle varies from cut to cut,
check that the bevel clamp handle and the mitre clamping
knob are securely tightened. These must be tightened after
making any changes in bevel or mitre.
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The chart shown below will assist you in selecting the
proper bevel and mitre settings for common compound
mitre cuts.
made for use with
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To use the chart, select the desired angle "A" (Fig. S) of your
project and locate that angle on the appropriate arc in the
chart. From that point follow the chart straight down to
find the correct bevel angle and straight across to find the
correct mitre angle.
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SET THIS BEVEL ANGLE ON SAW
1. Set your saw to the prescribed angles and make a few trial
cuts.
2. Practice fitting the cut pieces together.
Example: To make a four-sided box with 25° exterior angles
(angle "A") (Fig. S), use the upper right arc. Find 25° on the
arc scale. Follow the horizontal intersecting line to either
side to get the mitre angle setting on the saw (23°). Likewise
follow the vertical intersecting line to the top or bottom to
get the bevel angle setting on the saw (40°). Always try cuts
on a few scrap pieces of wood to verify the settings on the
saw.
WARNING: Never exceed the compound mitre limits of
45° bevel with 45° left or right mitre.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A, T)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is
considered carcinogenic, especially in connection with
wood-treatment additives.
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Always use dust extraction.
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Provide for good ventilation of the work space.
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It is recommended to wear an appropriate respirator.
CAUTION: Never operate this saw unless the dust
bag or BERNER dust extractor is in place. Wood dust
may create a breathing hazard.
CAUTION: Check and clean the dust bag each time after
using.
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6 SIDED BOX
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EngLIsh
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