miter_saw_sop
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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) | * 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 | ||
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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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