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9. Groove cutting (Fig. 54)

A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as follows:

Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the

adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting

depth of the blade. Refer to “Stopper arm” section

described previously.

After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade, cut

parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using

a slide (push) cut as shown in the figure. Then remove

the workpiece material between the grooves with a

chisel.

WARNING:

• Do not attempt to perform this type of cut by using

a wider type blade or dado blade. Attempting to

make a groove cut with a wider blade or dado blade

could lead to unexpected cutting results and kickback

which may result in serious personal injury.

• Be sure to return the stopper arm to the original

position when performing other than groove cut-

ting. Attempting to make cuts with the stopper arm in

the incorrect position could lead to unexpected cutting

results and kickback which may result in serious per-

sonal injury.

10. Special Max Width Cutting Capacities Technique

The maximum width cutting capacity of this tool can be

achieved by following the steps below:

For the maximum cutting width of this tool refer to the

SPECIFICATIONS under “Special Max Width Cutting

Capacities”

1) Set the tool at 0° or 45° miter angle and make sure

that the turn base is locked. (Refer to the section

titled “Adjusting the miter angle”.)

2) Remove both right and left upper fences temporarily

and set aside

3) Cut a platform to the dimensions indicated in the

drawing above using a 38 mm thick, flat stock mate-

rial such as wood, plywood or particle board.

WARNING:

• Be sure to use flat stock as a platform. Stock that is

not flat may move during the cutting operation which

may result in kickback and serious personal injury.

NOTE:

• The maximum cutting capacity in height will be reduced

by the same amount as the platform thickness.

4) Place the platform on the tool so that it extends

equally over each side of the tool base.

Secure the platform to the tool using four 6 mm

wood screws through four holes in the lower fences.

(Fig. 55)

WARNING:

• Make sure that the platform is laying flat against

the tool base and secured firmly to the lower

fences using the four screw holes provided. Failure

to properly secure the platform may result in movement

and possible kickback resulting in serious personal

injury.

• Ensure that the tool is firmly mounted to a stable

and flat surface. Failure to properly mount and secure

the tool could cause the tool to be unstable resulting in

a loss of control and/or the tool falling which may result

in serious personal injury.

5) Install both of the removed upper fences on the tool.

WARNING:

• Do not use the tool without upper fences installed.

The upper fences provide the adequate support

required to cut the workpiece.

If the workpiece is not supported properly it may move

resulting in possible loss of control, kickback and seri-

ous personal injury.

6) Place the workpiece to be cut on the platform

secured to the tool.

7) Secure the workpiece firmly against the upper

fences with a vise before cutting.

8) Make a cut through the workpiece slowly according

to the operation titled “Slide (push) cutting (cutting

wide workpieces).” (Fig. 56)

WARNING:

• Ensure that the workpiece is secured with the vise

and make the cut slowly. Failure to properly secure

the workpiece and to cut slowly may cause the work-

piece to move resulting in possible kickback and seri-

ous personal injury.

• Beware that after several cuts are performed at var-

ious miter angles the platform may become weak-

ened. If the platform becomes weakened due to the

multiple kerf cuts left in the material the platform should

be replaced. If the weakened platform is not replaced it

may cause the workpiece to move, during cutting,

resulting in possible kickback and serious personal

injury.

Carrying tool

Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at

0° bevel angle and the turn base at the full right miter

angle position. Secure the slide poles so that the lower

slide pole is locked in the position of the carriage fully

pulled to operator and the upper poles are locked in the

position of the carriage fully pushed forward to the guide

fence (refer to the section titled “Slide lock adjustment”.)

Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position

by pushing in the stopper pin. (Fig. 57)

WARNING:

• Stopper pin is only for carrying and storage pur-

poses and should never be used for any cutting

operations. The use of the stopper pin for cutting oper-

ations may cause unexpected movement of the saw

blade resulting in kickback and serious personal injury.

Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as

shown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag,

etc., you can carry the tool more easily. (Fig. 58)

0° Miter angle: Over 450 mm (17-3/4”)

45° Miter angle: Over 325 mm (12-3/4”)

38 mm (1-1/2”)

Over 760 mm (30”)

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