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Special Cuts
Be aware of the path of the saw blade.
Make a dry run with the saw OFF by
conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the
projected path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6)
inches away from the projected path of the saw blade.
Cutting bowed material and round material are only examples
of special cuts.
Cutting Bowed Material
If workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it
with the outside bowed face toward the
fence (Figure 34). Always make certain that there is no gap
between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of cut .
Bent or warped workpieces can twist or rock and may cause
binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.
Cutting Round or Irregularly Shaped Material
For round material 5 such as dowel
rods or tubing, always use a clamp 6 or
a fixture designed to clamp the workpiece firmly against
the fence 7 and table.
Rods have a tendency to roll while
being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with
your hand into the blade (Figure 35).
Correct
Incorrect
Saw Operations
3
2
4
5
1
6
7 8
9
30
15
31.6
22.5
45
0
FIG. 34
FIG. 35
WARNING
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WARNING
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5
7
6
WARNING
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