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Last edited: Furst (11/25/20)

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• This training provides an introduction to using and operating the Festool miter saw including:
  • Safety
  • Approved materials
  • Saw Set up
    • Setting up the Saw
    • Securing and positioning the workpiece
    • Setting feeds and speeds
  • Making a cut
  • Saw Maintenance
    • Changing blades
• The Miter saw is a great tool for cutting precise angles in wood, plastic, and aluminum. The saw has two angle adjustments, one in the head, and the other in the fence to orient the workpiece precisely in relationship to the saw blade.

• Safety glasses or a face shield must be warn at all time when operating the saw
• Hearing protection is recommended for all operating tool and in adjoining lab (2442)
• Machine tools should never be operated alone, be sure to always run machine tools supervised or with a Workshop Wizard present
• Only cut one workpiece at a time
• Be sure workpiece is properly secured
• Hands should be kept free and away from the blade at all times
• Do not attempt to clear workpiece until blade guide has returned to its original position and the blade has stopped spinning

• Wood
• Plastic
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Copper
• Fiber cement panels

• Steel
• Ferrous metals
• Concrete
• Mineral materials

The Miter saw is designed to be plugged into the Festool dust collector. By setting the dust collector to auto and hooking up the dust collection hose, the dust collector will automatically turn on when the making a cut.

Setting up the saw

1. Adjusting blade tilt
   1. Rotate knob protruding from the right overarm to tilt the head assembly and blade
      
2. Adjusting fence rotation
   
   1. Lift the lower lever protruding from the front of the blade guide to release the brake
   2. Depress the smaller thumb lever above the brake lever to allow the fence to rotate
   3. The thumb lever will lock into detents at 15, 25, and 45 degrees (other angles can be achieved between detents)
   4. Lower the brake lever to lock the fence rotation in position

Securing the workpiece

1. Pull the green head lock lever to raise the saw head and blade
   
2. Position the workpiece pressed firmly against the fence making sure it is supported on both ends if overhanging the saw body
3. The fence can be adjusted slightly if necessary
4. Lining up the cut can be done with the laser guide (button on top of articulating head)
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