Flex FX7221 Manual Del Operador página 43

If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled
slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy.
TIP: The space between the miter gauge bar
and the groove in the table is held to a minimum
during manufacturing. For maximum accuracy
when using the miter gauge, always "favor" one
side of the groove in the table. In other words,
don't move the miter gauge from side to side
while cutting but keep one side of the bar riding
against one side of the groove.
TIP: Glue a piece of sandpaper to the face of
the miter gauge head. This will help prevent the
REPETITIVE CUTTING (FIG. 35)
Repetitive cutting is cutting a quantity
of pieces the same length without
having to mark each piece.
When making repetitive cuts from a long
workpiece, make sure it is supported.
WARNING
cut-off piece could bind between the fence
and the blade causing a kickback.
a. When making repetitive cuts, clamp a block
of wood 3" long to the table at the desired
length to act as a length stop.
WARNING
the block is well in front of the sawblade. Be
sure that it is clamped securely.
b. Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge
until it touches the block, and then hold it
securely.
MITER CUTTING (FIG. 36)
Miter cutting is cutting wood at an angle other
than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the
same procedure as you would for crosscutting.
Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and
lock it.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the
grooves in the table.
When using the miter gauge in the left-hand
groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the
miter gauge head with your left hand, and
grip the lock knob with your right hand.
When using the right-hand groove, hold
Never use the rip fence as
a length stop, because the
When clamping the block,
make sure that the end of
workpiece from "creeping" while it is being cut.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the
grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked.
When using the miter gauge in the left-hand
groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the
miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip
the lock knob with your right hand.
When using the right-hand groove, hold the
workpiece with your right hand and the lock
knob with your left hand.
Fig. 35
c. Make the cut, pull the workpiece back, then
push the cut-off piece off the table with a long
push stick. Do not attempt to pick it up as
this could endanger your hands.
Fig. 36
the workpiece with your right hand and
the lock knob with your left hand.
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