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Safety goggles are required to work in the woodshop.
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Ear protection is recommended, but not required.
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Long pants, short/rolled up sleeves, and closed toed shoes are required.
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Long hair must be tied back.
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NO GLOVES - they can get caught in the machinery.
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Lay the track onto the wood you want to cut. The saw will cut exactly where the edge of the track is.
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Insert the clamps into the grooves on both sides of the track, and slide them until they are under the piece and the clamping material.
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Push the clamp up against the surface and pull it back until it is tight.
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Grip the green buttons to release the clamps.
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The track saw can make tapered cuts. To angle the blade first loosen the lock knob on the front of the machine.
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Pull the indicated lever and push the blade to the side.
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To raise and lower the depth of cut, push the apparatus towards the measurements and pull it up until the desired depth is indicated.
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It is generally best to overhang your piece or put a sacrificial plank underneath it so that you do not cut the table. Make sure to check the depth before you cut.
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To make cut, press the safety with your thumb and pull the trigger below.
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Move the blade down, then across. When finished with the cut, move the blade back up before turning off the machine.
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When cutting, keep pressure on the blade to maintain an even depth of cut.
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