Crosscutting, Repetitive cutting – Craftsman 113.24181 User Manual
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CROSSCUTTING
CROSSCUTTING
is
known
as
cutting
wood
across
the grain, at 90°, or square with both the edge and the flat
side of the wood. This is done with miter gauge set at "0".
The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for
average
woodworking.
In
some
cases
where
extreme
accuracy is required, when making angle cuts, for example,
make a trial cut and then recheck it with an accurate
square, or protractor.
If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly
to compensate for any inacurracy.
NOTE: The space between the miter gauge bar and the
groove
in
the
table
is
held
to
a
minimum
during
manufacturing.
For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge, always
"favor" one side of the groove in the table. In other words,
don't move the miter gau^ from side to side while cutting,
but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the
groove.
NOTE: Glue a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter
gauge
head.
This
will
help
prevent
the
workpiece
from
"creeping" while it is being cut.
The
Hold-Down
Clamp
(Optional
Accessory)
should
be
used on the miter gauge for greater accuracy.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the
table. Make sure it is locked.
When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand groove, hold
the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with
your left hand, and grip the lock handle with your right.
When using the RIGHT Hand groove, hold the workpiece
with your right hand and the lockhandle with your left
hand.
When
cutting
long
workpieces,
invert
AUXILIARY
FENCE/WORK
SUPPORT
and
position
it
on
top
of
the
guide bars to support the workpiece as near to the end as
possible.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) on
miter gauge for greater accuracy.
REPETITIVE CUTTING
REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of
pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.
1.
Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for cutting
duplicate pieces
6
in. tong and longer.
2.
DO
NOT
FEED
workpiece with
RIGHT Hand,
merely
guide it, making sure that it does not bind or pinch the
sawblade.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make
sure it is supported.
Use the AUXILIARY FENCE / WORK SUPPORT for
additional support of the workpiece.
Lay it across the guide bars to support the workpiece
as near to the end as possible.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) on the
nniter gauge for greater accuracy.
AUXILIARY FENCE/
WORK SUPPORT
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