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CUTTING ALUMINUM

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USE THE PROPER BLADE WHEN CUTTING THIS TYPE OF

MATERIAL.

Aluminum extrusions (aluminum screens and storm windows) can easily be cut with your miter saw. When cutting

aluminum extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are within the capacity of the machine,

position the material so that it is secured on the table and is against the fence. Also, position the material so you will

be cutting the thinnest cross section. Be sure to apply a stick wax cutting lubricant to the blade before cutting any

aluminum stock. The stick wax provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.

NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT TO THE BLADE WHILE THE SAW IS RUNNING.

CORRECT

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL

1. Check the workpiece. If it is bowed, position the workpiece on the table as shown in Fig. 33.

2. When the workpiece is positioned the wrong way (Fig. 34), it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

INCORRECT

Fig. 33

WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS

For support when cutting long pieces, construct a work support extension. Fig. 35 illustrates the miter saw mounted

on two standard 2 x 4’s (A). Fasten the four mounting legs (two of which are shown at (B) Fig. 35 to the 2 x 4’s, using

four screws (not supplied) through the four holes in the mounting legs. The length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending

on the workpiece.

NOTE: Make sure that the top of the support 2 x 4’s (C) are level with the miter saw table.

This is critical because the distance from the top of the 2 x 4’s (A) to the miter saw table varies from saw to saw. In

most cases, standard 2 x 4’s (C) can used. If these are too high, cut them to fit. If the 2 x 4’s are too low, use 2 x 6’s.

If these are high, cut them to the correct height.

Fig. 35

Fig. 34

CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL

Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard. If this occurs, simply place your

right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece. Avoid doing this as much as

possible, but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the bigger cut.

NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.

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