Miter-saw-user-guide

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Shop Area: Woodshop

Tool: Miter Saw

Requires in-person training: Yes 

Procedure Number

UG 110-04, Rev. 0

Date

DRAFT

 

GENERAL

To make cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts using a sliding miter saw.

Hitachi C12RSH Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw

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SAFETY

  • Always wear approved safety glasses or face shield while operating the equipment.
  • Before operating equipment, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
  • Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
  • Closed toe shoes are required when working in a shop area.
  • Do not wear gloves while operating the equipment.
  • Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
  • Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign material, on its surface.
  • Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade.
  • Do not force tool when cutting.
  • Secure work piece with clamping.
  • Never use the slide compound miter saw with its lower guard locked in the open position.
  • Ensure that the lower guard moves smoothly.
  • Do not use the saw without guards in position.
  • Use correctly sharpened saw blades.
  • Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
  • Do not use saw blades that are damaged or deformed.
  • Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
  • Always allow the saw blade to stop before removing scrap pieces from the table.
  • Do not remove jammed pieces from the saw until the machine and blade has stopped. Unplug the band saw from the power source, and then remove the jammed work piece.
  • Always turn off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
  • Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep work area neat and clean.

REFERENCE

Link to YouTube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoY4XYe4T-8

PROCEDURE

  • Check blade is square to table and back fencing
  • Start saw with the blade fully in the up position to control torque
  • Cuts are to be made when blade is a full speed
  • Stopping the cut/blade – leave in down position until blade is completely stopped
  • Use stop blocks for repetitive length cuts
  • Saw blades need to be 291 mm to 305 mm external diameter.
  • Start cutting only after motor revolution reaches maximum speed.
  • During a miter or bevel cut the blade is not to be lifted until it has stopped rotation completely.
  • For slide cutting operation, the saw must be pushed and slid away from the operator.

TROUBLESHOOTING

 TBD


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