SCW Woodworkers Club
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Sliding Compound Miter Saw
  1. Pull arm out, then down, and push back toward fence when cutting.
  2. Do not cut fence when making compound cuts
  3. Do not cross arms when cutting.
  4. Saw locks at common angles. Squeeze trigger, rotate to desired angle, then push lever down to lock in place. Return and lock at 90 degrees when done.
  5. Lock miter slide when doing small cuts (using as chop saw).
  6. Place straight edge of board against fence when possible.
    • If not possible, put convex side (bowed or curved side) against back to prevent pinching of blade.
  7. Keep table top clear of tools and other objects.
  8. No sanding of MDF, particle board, or Melamine. The resins will gum up the abrasive paper.
  9. Clamp round objects or consider using a band-saw.
  10. Use stop clamp when doing repetitive cuts
  11. Open vacuum outlet before using and close when finished.
  12. Do not cross arms when cutting.
  13. When cutting small pieces, let blade come to complete stop before raising it to prevent small pieces from flying out.
  14. Laser is not dead accurate. Use it as a guide, not for the exact cut (turn off laser when finished).
  15. You can cross cut up to 11 ¾-(12” if you raise end).
  16. When doing compound miters, square machine up when finished.
  17. 16. Clean up mess when finished.