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Preparing for saw operations
Body and hand positions (Fig . 30)
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cutting easier and safer . Observe the
following instructions.
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hands outside the "No Hands Zone" . The
"No Hands Zone" is defined as the area
between the lines marked on the left and right
side of the base, including the entire table and
portion of the fence within these marked lines.
This zone is labeled with "No Hands" symbols
placed just inside the marked lines on the base.
Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence
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to prevent movement.
Keep hands in position until the power
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switch has been released and the blade has
stopped completely.
Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain
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proper balance.
Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.
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Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
Look through the lower guard if following a
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pencil line.
Before making any cut, lower the blade to
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preview the blade path with the power off.
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damaged and whether the lower guard will
automatically rebound to its original position.
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certain cutting conditions . Typically, this may
occur when trying to cut workpieces that are
near the maximum cutting- height capacity.
Under these conditions, the workpiece can
stop the lower guard movement before the
downward motion of the arm can pre-open the
lower guard. If this occurs:
The workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees your left hand to raise the guard 1 by
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the lip 2 just enough to clear the workpiece (Fig. 31).
Start the saw and begin your cut.
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Once you have cleared the position where the lower guard may bind, release the guard and
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it will continue to raise automatically as you cut.
DRY RUN—It is important to know where the blade will intersect with the workpiece during
cutting operations. Always perform a simulated cutting sequence with the power tool switched
OFF to gain an understanding of the projected path of the saw blade. Mentally note where the
path of saw blade will fall and set up your work to keep your hands and arms out of the path
of the spinning blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so that they do not interfere with the
Position your body and
hands properly to make
Never place hands near
the cutting area . Keep
Before each start, check
whether the upper guard is
The lower guard may not
automatically open under
Fig . 30
Correct Use
Correct Use
Fig . 31
2
Incorrect Use
Incorrect Use
1
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