Sears 113.241591 - Manual (Page 31)

CROSSCUTTING
CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across
the grain, at 90®, or square with both the edge and
the flat side of the wood. This is done with miter
gauge set at “0".
The graduations on the miter gauge provide
accuracy for average woodworking. In some cases
where extreme accuracy is required, when making
angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then
recheck it with an accurate square, or protractor.
If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled
slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy.
NOTE: The space between the miter gauge barand
the groove in the table is held to a minimum during
manufacturing.
For maximum accuracy when using the miter
gauge, always “favor” one side of the groove in the
table. In other words, don’t move the miter gauge
from side to side while cutting, but keep one side of
the bar riding against one side of the groove.
NOTE: Glue a piece of sandpaper to the face of the
miter gauge head. This will help prevent the
workpiece from “creeping” while it is being cut.
The Hold-Down Clamp included with 113.241690
should be used on the miter gauge for greater
accuracy.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the
grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked.
When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand
WORKPIECE
groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter
gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock
handle with your right.
When using the RIGHT Hand groove, hold the
workpiece with your right hand and the iockhandle
with your left hand.
When cutting long workpieces, invert AUXILIARY
FENCE/WORK SUPPORT and position it on top Of
the guide bars to support the workpieces as near to
the end as possible. If this does not adequately
support the workpiece, you can make a simple
support by clamping a piece of plywood to a
sawhorse.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp included with
113.241690 on miter gauge for greater accuracy.
REPETITIVE CUTTING
REPETITIVE GUTTING is knovvn as cutting a
quantity of pieces the same length without having to
mark each piece. ^ ^ ^ ^
1, Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for
cutting duplicate pieces 6 in. long and longer.
2. Follow ail Safety Precautions and Operational
Instructions for Cross Cutting.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece,
make sure it is adequately supported.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp included with
113.241690 on the mitergauge for greater accuracy.
AUXILIARY FENCE/
WORK SUPPORT
auxiliary fekce /
WORK SUPPORT