COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY
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SPECIFIC PURPOSE

• To cross-cut to finish length and to make miter
  and bevel cuts.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. NEVER make rip cuts.
2. Always keep one hand on the handle with the power
   switch. Hold your stock tightly with the other.
3. Secure stock tightly against the table and back
   fence.

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Specific Safety Cont

1. Make sure the blade is not in contact with the
   stock before pressing the power switch.
2. The blade must reach full speed before lowering
   into stock.

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Procedure for cross cutting stock.

1. Secure stock tightly against the table and back
   fence.
2. Press and hold the power switch. Push the saw
   head down until the blade passes through the
   stock.
3. Release the power switch raise the saw head and
   allow blade to fully stop.
4. Remove your stock.
5. Use a STOP BLOCK when cutting parts of equal
   length.

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Procedure for cutting the Miter Angle.

1. Loosen the miter lock handle and rotate the
   turntable to the desired angle indicated on the
   miter gauge.
2. Lock the lever and tighten the lock knob to hold
   the table and saw head in position.
3. Hold your stock securely and make the miter cut.

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Procedure for cutting the Bevel Angle.

1. Loosen the locking lever located on the back of
   the saw and tilt the saw head until the desired
   angle is indicated on the bevel scale.
2. Tighten the lock lever to keep the saw head in
   the proper position.
3. Hold your stock securely and make the bevel cut.

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Why the compound miter saw is such a versatile
machine?

1. Replaces the radial arm saw
2. Ability to make short crosscuts and angles
   quickly and safely.
3. Portability

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What is Compound Angle?(Sketch Label)
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SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
HANDLE
SLIDE RAILS
ON/OFF SWITCH
GAURD
FENCE
TURNTABLE
MITER LOCK HANDLE
MITER GAUGE
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COMPOUND MITER SAW
HANDLE
ON/OFF SWITCH
BEVEL GAUGE
FENCE
TURNTABLE
MITER GAUGE
MITER LOCK HANDLE