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3. Place the workpiece on the t able and hold or clamp
it firmly against the fence. Figure 41 illustrates the st andard
equipment work clamp (A) being used to clamp a work -
piece to the fence and t able. The clamp (A) can also be
used in the rear position or on the lef t front side of the
blade.
4. W ARNING: If the workpiece you are cutting would
cause your hand to be inside the t able hazard area (see
section T ABLE HAZARD AREA ), the workpiece should
be clamped in place before making the cut, as shown in
Fig. 41.
5. For best result s cut at a slow , even cutting rate.
6. Never attempt any freehand cutting (wood that is not
held firmly against the fence and t able).
Fig. 41
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS
1. Before cutting, make cert ain the cutting arm and
table are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place.
2. Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the
right size for the saw .
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