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Securing workpiece
WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure the work-
piece correctly with the proper type of vise or
crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so may result
in serious personal injury and cause damage to the tool
and/or the workpiece.
• After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
until it has come to a complete stop. The raising of a
coasting blade may result in serious personal injury
and damage to the workpiece.
• When cutting a workpiece that is longer than the
support base of the saw, the material should be
supported the entire length beyond the support
base and at the same height to keep the material
level. Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade
pinch and possible kickback which may result in seri-
ous personal injury. Do not rely solely on the vertical
vise and/or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over its
entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICK-
BACK. (Fig. 34)
Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are upper
and lower fences) adjustment
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the upper and
lower fences are secured firmly.
• Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the
tool, especially the blade, contacts the upper and
lower fences when fully lowering and raising the
handle in any position and while moving the car-
riage through its full range of travel. If the tool or
blade makes contact with the fence this may result in
kickback or unexpected movement of the material and
serious personal injury.
The lower fences can be moved inward and outward by
loosening the clamping screws. (Fig. 35)
A red indicating area will appear as the lower fences are
moved inward and will disappear as the lower fences are
moved outward.
The upper fences can be removed or moved inward and
outward by loosening the levers. (Fig. 36)
In case of bevel-cutting, adjust the lower and upper fence
positions to be as close to the blade as practical to pro-
vide maximum workpiece support, and make sure that no
part of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the lower
and upper fences when lowering and raising the handle
fully at any position and pulling or pushing the carriage all
the way at the lowest position. (Fig. 37)
Before cutting operations, make a dry run with the saw
turned off and unplugged, then check clearance between
fences and moving parts.
Before cutting operations, firmly secure lower fences by
tightening the clamping screws and upper fences by
tightening the levers.
When bevel-cutting operations are complete, don’t forget
to return the upper fences to the original position and
return it.
Vertical vise (Fig. 38)
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. Insert the vise rod
into the hole in the base.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tight-
ening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm con-
tacts the carriage, install the screw on the opposite side
of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool contacts
the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling or
pushing the carriage all the way. If some part contacts
the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob.
Turning the vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the
vise knob to be moved up and down, facilitating the quick
setting of workpiece. To secure the workpiece after set-
ting, turn the vise knob clockwise.
WARNING:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. If the workpiece is not properly secured
against the fence the material may move during the
cutting operation causing possible damage to the
blade, causing the material to be thrown and loss of
control resulting in serious personal injury.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 39 & 40)
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base.
When performing 15° or greater miter cuts, install the
horizontal vise on the side opposite the direction in which
the turn base is to be turned.
By flipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is
released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the work-
piece, push the vise knob forward until the vise plate con-
tacts the workpiece and flip the vise nut clockwise. Then
turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 215 mm.
WARNING:
• Always rotate the vise nut clockwise until the work-
piece is properly secured. If the workpiece is not
properly secured the material may move during the cut-
ting operation causing possible damage to the blade,
causing the material to be thrown and loss of control
resulting in serious personal injury.
• When cutting a thin workpiece, such as base boards,
against the fence, always use the horizontal vise.
Holders (optional accessory) (Fig. 41)
The holders can be installed on either side as a conve-
nient means of holding workpieces horizontally. Slip the
holder rods into the holes in the base and adjust their
length according to the workpiece to be held. Then
tighten the holders securely with the screws.
WARNING:
• Always support a long workpiece so it is level with
the top surface of the turn base for an accurate cut
and to prevent dangerous loss of tool control.
Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade pinch
and possible kickback which may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
