Craftsman 315.284610 - Manual (Page 31)

OPERATION
MAKING CUTS
This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all
mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any
cuts not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar
with the proper procedures and necessary accessories.
Your local library has many books on table saw usage and
specialized woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi­
nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connect­
ing saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the
blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback
occur.
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WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the
speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.
Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter
gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Al­
ways tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be
saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a
test cut on scrap wood first.
MAKING A CROSS CUT
See Figures 36 - 37.
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WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is
installed and working properly to avoid serious pos­
sible injury.
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WARNING: Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge
when cross cutting will result in kickback which can
cause serious personal injury.
■ Remove the rip fence.
■ Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
■ Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
■ Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
■ Turn the saw on.
■ Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
■ Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.
■ When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
CROSS CUT
PLACE RIGHT HAND ON
MITER GAUGE HERE
Fig. 36
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION
Fig. 37
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