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| * Setting feeds and speeds | * Setting feeds and speeds | ||
| * Making a cut | * Making a cut | ||
| - | * Post Processing | ||
| - | * Cleaning the workpiece | ||
| - | * Cleaning the saw | ||
| * Saw Maintenance | * Saw Maintenance | ||
| * Changing blades | * Changing blades | ||
| - | * Troubleshooting | ||
| * The Miter saw is a great tool for cutting precise angles in wood, plastic, and aluminum. The saw has two angle adjustments, | * The Miter saw is a great tool for cutting precise angles in wood, plastic, and aluminum. The saw has two angle adjustments, | ||
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| * Safety glasses or a face shield must be warn at all time when operating the saw | * 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 | * Only cut one workpiece at a time | ||
| * Be sure workpiece is properly secured | * Be sure workpiece is properly secured | ||
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| ====Saw Setup==== | ====Saw Setup==== | ||
| 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. | 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. | ||
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| **Setting up the saw** | **Setting up the saw** | ||
| - Adjusting blade tilt | - Adjusting blade tilt | ||
| - | - Rotate knob protruding from the right overarm to tilt the head assembly and blade | + | - Rotate knob protruding from the right overarm to tilt the head assembly and blade \\ {{: |
| - | - Adjusting fence rotation | + | - Adjusting fence rotation |
| - Lift the lower lever protruding from the front of the blade guide to release the brake | - Lift the lower lever protruding from the front of the blade guide to release the brake | ||
| - Depress the smaller thumb lever above the brake lever to allow the fence to rotate | - Depress the smaller thumb lever above the brake lever to allow the fence to rotate | ||
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| **Securing the workpiece** | **Securing the workpiece** | ||
| - | - Pull the green head lock lever to raise the saw head and blade | + | - Pull the green head lock lever to raise the saw head and blade \\ {{: |
| - Position the workpiece pressed firmly against the fence making sure it is supported on both ends if overhanging the saw body | - Position the workpiece pressed firmly against the fence making sure it is supported on both ends if overhanging the saw body | ||
| - The fence can be adjusted slightly if necessary | - The fence can be adjusted slightly if necessary | ||
| + | - Lining up the cut can be done with the laser guide (button on top of articulating head) | ||
| - Using external C-clamps secure the workpiece against the fence and resting on the saw body | - Using external C-clamps secure the workpiece against the fence and resting on the saw body | ||
| - Clamps should fully secure the workpiece before and after the cut. Be aware on how the center of gravity of the workpiece will change as it is cut if dealing with a long workpiece. | - Clamps should fully secure the workpiece before and after the cut. Be aware on how the center of gravity of the workpiece will change as it is cut if dealing with a long workpiece. | ||
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| - Feed should be slow and constant throughout the workpiece and require very little cutting pressure. The saw should not bog down under load during a cut. | - Feed should be slow and constant throughout the workpiece and require very little cutting pressure. The saw should not bog down under load during a cut. | ||
| - | ====Making a cut==== | + | ====Making a Cut==== |
| + | - Don all appropriate PPE including eye and hearing protection | ||
| + | - Notify users in 2448/2442 and close adjoining door | ||
| - If extended cut length is needed loosen the locking knob located above the right over arm support. This allows the head to extend towards the operator. | - If extended cut length is needed loosen the locking knob located above the right over arm support. This allows the head to extend towards the operator. | ||
| - With hands clear of the workpiece and blade, use the thumb to depress the safety, pull the trigger to start the blade spinning | - With hands clear of the workpiece and blade, use the thumb to depress the safety, pull the trigger to start the blade spinning | ||
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| ====Maintenance==== | ====Maintenance==== | ||
| - | **Changing Blades** | + | **Changing Blades** |
| - Unplug the saw and unhook any vacuum attachment | - Unplug the saw and unhook any vacuum attachment | ||
| - Loosen the plastic protective guide blocking the saw arbor screw (3mm) | - Loosen the plastic protective guide blocking the saw arbor screw (3mm) | ||
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| - Retighten the retaining bolt and assembly keeping in mind that this is a left hand thread | - Retighten the retaining bolt and assembly keeping in mind that this is a left hand thread | ||
| - Reposition the plastic protective guide and tighten into position | - Reposition the plastic protective guide and tighten into position | ||
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| ====Miter Saw==== | ====Miter Saw==== | ||
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| ====Safety Concern==== | ====Safety Concern==== | ||
| * Safety glasses or a face shield must be warn at all time when operating the saw | * Safety glasses or a face shield must be warn at all time when operating the saw | ||
| + | * Hearing protection is recommended while operating the saw and for users of adjoining lab | ||
| * Only cut one workpiece at a time | * Only cut one workpiece at a time | ||
| * Be sure workpiece is properly secured | * Be sure workpiece is properly secured | ||
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