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BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUES Cont….
BEVEL RIPPING
Bevel ripping is performed the same as ripping but with the saw blade set at an angle not
perpendicular with the table surface. After changing the bevel angle, check the alignment of
the guard and splitter and make sure there is clearance with the saw blade.
RIPPING SMALL PIECES
Bevel ripping is performed the same way as ripping but with the saw blade set at an angle
not perpendicular with the table surface. After changing the bevel angle, check the
alignment of the guard and splitter and make sure there is clearance. Any action that brings
the operator’s hand near the saw blade are hazardous. When a small width is to ripped ,
use one or more push sticks to push the work piece past the saw blade.
CROSS CUTTING
1. Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the slot on the table surface
2. Adjust the blade height so that the blade is about 3.2mm (0.13”) higher than the top
work piece.
3. Hold the work piece firmly against the miter gauge with the path of the blade in line with
the desired cut location. Keep the work piece approximately 2.45cm (1”) infront of the
blade. Keep both hands away from the blade and out of the cutting line.
4. Start the saw motor and allow the blade to come up to speed.
5. Using both hands to keep the work piece against the face of the mitre gauge and
holding the work piece flat on the table, slowly push the work piece through the blade.
6. NEVER try to pull the work piece back while the blade is still turning. Turn the power off
and allow the blade to stop fully turning and carefully slide out the work piece.
7. NEVER touch or hold onto the “free” or “cut off” portion of the work piece.
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