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OPERATION
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 14.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the full length kerf indicator on the base as shown in the
figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how much, if any,
you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the
amount you should offset the guideline.
TO RIP CUT
See Figures 15 and 16.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
NOTE: You may also use the rip guide that is provided with
the saw.
To install the rip guide:
■ Slide the rip guide into the slot as shown in figure 15.
■ Adjust the guide so that the “0” on the guide is aligned with
the edge of your workpiece.
■ Secure the guide with the lock screw provided with the
saw.
Follow these directions to rip cut.
■ Secure the workpiece.
■ Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
■ Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
Fig. 14
Fig. 16
Fig. 15
