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Slide Cuts
WHAT'S A SLIDE CUT?
The blade can suddenly climb up on top of
the workpiece and force itself toward you.
PREPARING FOR SLIDE CUT
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with operation. Before switching "ON",
lower head assembly to make sure clamp
clears guard and head assembly.
dry run with the saw Off by conducting a
simulated cutting cycle, and observe the
projected path of the saw blade. Keep
hands at least six (6) inches (152
mm)away from the projected path of the
saw blade.
Saw Operations
NEVER pull the saw to-
ward you during a cut.
Use a clamping position
that does not interfere
Be aware of the path of
the saw blade. Make a
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MAKING A SLIDE CUT
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