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workpiece and hold or clamp it outside of the
“No Hands Zone” (Fig. 31, Fig. 32, Fig. 33, Fig.
34).
Workpiece can be held against table (Fig. 35,
22) and fence (12) by hand only outside of the
“No Hands Zone.”
• Hold workpiece firmly against table and
fence to prevent movement.
• Keep hands in position until trigger has
been released and blade has completely
stopped.
• Never place hands on mechanism compo-
nents.
• Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain
proper balance.
• Follow the miter arm when mitering left or
right. Stand slightly to the side of the saw
blade.
Preparing for Saw Operations
The “No Hands Zone” for all slide and miter right
cuts (Fig. 32).
The “No Hands Zone” for all slide and miter left
cuts (Fig. 33).
With all bevel cuts the “No Hands Zone” extends
vertically up to the bottom of the upper guard
when the head assembly is in the lowest cut po-
sition (Fig. 34).
Use sliding fence outside No Hands
Zone
Use sliding fence (Fig. 35, 12) and additional
workpiece supports to properly support the
Fig. 31
No-Hand Zone
6˝
(152 mm)
6˝
(152 mm)
Fig. 32
No-Hand Zone
6˝ (152 mm)
6˝ (152 mm)
No-Hand Z one
Fig. 34
6˝
(152 mm)
6˝
(152 mm)
Bevel
Angle
Upper
Guard
Table
Top
Blade
Tool
No-Hand Zone
Fig. 33
No-Hand Zone
6˝ (152 mm)
6˝ (152 mm)
Lip
Workpiece
12
42
22
26
Fig. 35
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