2.
Pull out the head-assembly lock pin and lift the head assembly to its full height.
3.
Set the miter angle to the desired
miter table.
(See Miter angle adjustment)
4.
Loosen the bevel-lock knob and move the head assembly to the left/right to the desired
bevel angle. (See To bevel cut, step 4)
5. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the
board is warped, place the convex side against the
is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the
jamming the blade.
6. When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the workpiece
with a roller stand or with a work surface that is level with the saw
long workpieces)
7.
Turn the Shadow Light System switch on.
8.
Lower the blade and align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade or
the blade shadow.
9.
Grasp the workpiece firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the work
clamp, a C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
10.
Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
11.
Grasp the main handle firmly. Turn the saw on. Allow several seconds for the blade to
reach maximum speed.
12.
Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
13. Release the power switch and
head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.
To support long workpieces
(Fig . 43)
Long workpieces need extra supports.
Supports, roller stand, or work a surface that
is level with the saw table should be placed
to support the workpiece so it does not sag.
The support should allow the workpiece to lay
flat on the base of the saw and the worktable
during the cutting operation. Use the work
clamp, a C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
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position, then tighten the miter-lock knob to secure the
(See Cutting warped material)
wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning
fence. If the concave edge of a board
blade at the end of the cut,
Fig. 43
Long
Workpiece
table. (See To support
Workpiece
Supports