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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 re-
leased and blade has completely stopped.
• Never place hands on mechanism components.
• 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 position (Fig. 34).
Use sliding fence outside No Hands Zone
Use sliding fence (Fig. 35, 12) and additional workpiece sup-
ports to properly support the workpiece and hold or clamp
it outside of the “No Hands Zone” (Fig. 31, Fig. 32, Fig. 33,
Fig. 34).
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