Delta 36-714 - Manual (Page 24)

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Never use the fence as a cut-off gauge
when cross-cutting.
When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same
length, a block of wood (B), can be clamped to the fence
and used as a cut-off gauge as shown in Fig. S4. The
block (B) must be at least 3/4-inch thick to prevent the
cut-off piece from binding between the blade and the
fence during removal from the saw table. It is important
that this block of wood always be positioned in front
of the saw blade as shown. Once the cut-off length is
determined, lock the fence and use the miter gauge to
feed the work into the cut.
When using the block (B) Fig. S4, as a
cut-off gauge, it is very important that
the rear end of the block be positioned so the work
piece is clear of the block before it enters the blade.
MITERING
Mitering (the operation shown in Fig. S5) is the same as
crosscutting except the miter gauge (C) is locked at an
angle other than 0 degrees. Hold the workpiece firmly
against the miter gauge and feed the work slowly into
the blade to prevent the workpiece from moving.
Use caution when starting the cut to prevent
binding of the guard against the workpiece.
Miter angles greater than 45 degrees may
force the guard into the saw blade and damage the
guard. Before starting the motor, test the operation
by feeding the work piece into the guard. If the
guard contacts the blade, place the work piece under
the guard - but don't let it touch the blade - before
starting the motor.
Certain workpiece shapes, such as moulding,
may not lift the guard properly. feed the work slowly to
start the cut.
BEVEL CROSSCUTTING
Bevel crosscutting (shown in Fig. S6) is the same as
crosscutting except the bevel angle is set to an angle
other than 0 degrees.
When possible, use the right miter gauge
slot when bevel crosscutting so that the blade tilts
away from the miter gauge and your hands.
Use caution when starting the cut to
prevent binding of the guard against the workpiece.
COMPOUND MITERING
Compound Mitering (shown in Fig. S7) is a combination of
bevel crosscutting and mitering, where the blade is beveled
to an angle other than 0 degrees and the miter gauge is
locked at an angle other than 0 degrees. Always use the
miter slot (D) which allows the blade to tilt away from the
miter gauge and hands.
Fig. S4
B
Fig. S5
Fig. S6
Fig. S7
C
D