Use And Care Manual
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4. THE SPLITTER
The splitter separates the two pieces of wood
that result after the work-piece is pushed
through the saw blade. The splitter prevents
binding and kickback.
5. PUSH STICK (SEE FIG. N)
The device used to feed the work-piece through
the saw during narrow ripping cuts. The push
stick helps to keep the operator’s hands well
away from the blade. Use the push stick for
ripping widths less than 6” (150 mm) and more
than 2” (50 mm).
6. MITER GAUGE
The miter gauge is used for performing cross
cuts and miter cuts. The gauge head is locked
in the desired position by tightening the locking
handle. Always ensure the locking handle is
securely fastened before starting a cut.
gauge locking handle and rotate the miter
gauge body so that the “0” mark on the end of
the sliding bar points to desired position, then
tighten the locking handle (See Fig. O1, O2)
knob (e) and slide the miter fence to the desired
position. Then tighten the locking knob (See Fig.
P2)
The miter gauge can be used in either of the
grooves in the table.
NOTE: The miter gauge body has marks at
5-degree increments. The sliding bar has marks
at 1-degree increments. Read both to get an
accurate angle degree.
O1
O2
e
N
M1
M2