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5. Slide workpiece into position against the

adjustable stop, while double checking the

cut size via the crosscut rulers. Make sure

workpiece is adequately supported. Use one

hand to guide it.

Do not hold workpiece so

that your hand is behind the carriage or

guides or near the path of the blade.

6. Start motor and allow it to reach full speed.

7. Pull carriage down slowly and smoothly as

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he blade moves through the workpiece.

Keep one hand on the handle at all times

and do not force the saw.

NOTE: If the blade binds in the workpiece,

or the workpiece shifts during the cut, stop

the motor, return the carriage to the top of

the guides, restart motor, and then begin the

cut again.

8. Support and remove the cut-off piece as the

saw completes its cut.

9. Once the cut is complete, turn off the motor

and wait for the blade to come to a full stop

(NOTE: A coasting saw blade can mar the

edge of a freshly cut workpiece).

10. Remove the workpieces, return the carriage

to the top of the guides, and lock the

carriage.

Ripcutting

A ripcut is a horizontal cut made right to left. See

Figure 11. The workpiece must always be

moved in the direction of the arrow on the

carriage.

Ripping must be done in

direction of the arrow on saw carriage to

prevent risk of injury.

The minimum length recommended for rip

(horizontal) cuts is 2-1/2 feet, so that the

workpiece can be supported by at least four

rollers. (This measurement also applies when

using the optional Short Panel Fence). Pieces

shorter than 4 feet can be rotated 90 degrees

and be crosscut.

Here is the basic procedure for ripcutting:

1. Make sure there is enough space on both

sides of saw to completely load, pass, and

offload the workpiece.

2. Pull indexing pin on turntable (Figure 12),

and rotate turntable counterclockwise. The

indexing pin will lock into place.

Figure 11

Figure 12

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