909 909210TS Instruction Manual - Making Longitudinal Cuts
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Making longitudinal cuts
IMPORTANT.
After each new adjustment it is advisable to
carry out a trial cut in order to check the set dimensions.
After switching ON the saw, wait for the blade to reach
its maximum speed before commencing with
the cut.
Take extra care when starting the cut.
1. Longitudinal cuts involve cutting through a work piece
along its full length.
2. One edge of the work piece is pressed against the fence
while its flat side rests on the table top.
3. The saw blade guard must always be operational and
cover the work piece.
4. When making longitudinal cuts you must always stand to
one side of the cutting line.
5. Set the fence to suit the required width.
6. Switch ON the saw.
7. With your fingers together, place your hands flat on the
work piece and push the work piece along the fence into
the saw blade.
8. Guide the work piece at the side with your left hand only
as far as the front edge of the guard hood.
9. Always push the work piece through to the end of the
riving knife.
10. Leave the off-cuts on the saw table until the saw blade
has stopped again.
11. Secure a long work piece against sagging at the end of
the cutting operation
(e.g. with a roller table
or similar device).
12. Use the push stick for
guiding the work piece if
your hand gets to within
125mm (5”) of the
saw blade.
Cutting a narrow work piece
Longitudinal cuts in a work piece smaller than 125mm (5”)
in width must always be made with the help of the push
stick.
WARNING.
Worn or damaged push sticks must be replaced
immediately.
Cutting an extremely narrow work piece
Longitudinal cuts in an extremely narrow work piece with a
width of 30mm or less must always be made with the help
of a push block.
In these cases it is better to use the lower guide surface of
the fence.
WARNING.
Worn push stick (blocks) must be replaced
without delay.
Making bevel cuts
1. Always use the fence when cutting bevels.
2. Set the saw blade to the required angle.
3. Set the fence to suit the width and height of the work
piece.
4. Carry out the cut in accordance with the work piece width.
Making cross cuts
1. Push the mitre gauge into one of the two slots of the saw
table and set to the required angle. If you also want to set
the saw blade at an angle, use the slot, which prevents
your hand and the mitre gauge coming into contact with
the saw blade.
2. Use the fence rail if
required or if necessary.