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OPERATION
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 15.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the outer blade guide notch on the base.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you
must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
RIP CUTTING
See Figure 16.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
Secure the workpiece.
Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-
clamps.
Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 17.
A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of the
saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale
can be used to measure up to 4-1/2 in. on the right side of
the blade, and up to 1 in. on the left side of the blade.
TOP VIEW OF SAW
GUIDELINE
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
FRONT
OF SAW
STRAIGHT
EDGE
WORKPIECE
C-CLAMP
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
WIDTH OF
CUT SCALE
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