Delta TS350 Manuel D'utilisation page 21

BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER USE
The blade guard assembly provided with this saw, as shown in Fig. S1 must be used for all through-sawing
operations. The splitter prevents the kerf from closing and binding the blade, causing kickback. The anti-kickback pawls (A) Fig. S1 prevent
the workpiece and cut-off piece from being thrown back at the operator. The plastic guard prevents dust and debris from being thrown at
the operator. To use the guard properly:
1. Make sure the splitter is aligned with the blade as
described in the section
SPLITTER ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT."
2. Replace or sharpen the anti-kickback pawls when they
become dull.
3. Keep the guard clean for visibility and free motion.
4. Do not use solvent or lubricants on the guard as they may
severely damage the plastic.
5. Use caution when feeding workpieces that may catch on
the guard and cause a bind or force the guard into the
blade (such as when cutting moulding).
CROSS-CUTTING
Cross-cutting requires the use of the miter gauge to posi tion and guide the work. Before starting the cut, raise the blade so it is
about 1/8" (3.2mm) higher than the top of the workpiece. Place the work against the miter gauge and advance both the gauge
and work toward the saw blade, as shown in Fig. S2. The miter gauge may be used in either table slot. Start the cut slowly and
hold the work firmly against the miter gauge and the table. Keep both hands on the miter gauge and workpiece. Do not touch
the cut-off piece. Feed the workpiece steadily through the blade until the workpiece is completely cut. Shift the workpiece
slightly sideways away from the blade, then pull the workpiece and miter guage back to the starting position. Remove the
workpiece, then use a push stick to push the cut-off piece past the blade and off the table before beginning the next cut.
For added safety and convenience the miter gauge can be fitted with an auxiliary wood-facing (C), as shown in Fig. S3, that
should be at least 1 inch higher than the maximum depth of cut, and should extend out 12 inches or more to one side or the
other depending on which miter gauge slot is being used. This auxiliary wood-facing (C) can be fastened to the front of the
miter gauge by using two wood screws (A) through the holes provided in the miter gauge body and into the wood-facing.
Fig. S2
Never use the fence as a cut-off gauge
when cross-cutting.
When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same length,
a block of wood (B), can be clamped to the fence and used
as a cut-off gauge as shown in Fig. S4. The block (B) must
be at least 3/4-inch thick to prevent the cut-off piece from
binding between the blade and the fence during removal
from the saw table. It is important that this block of wood
always be positioned in front of the saw blade as shown.
Once the cut-off length is determined, lock the fence and
use the miter gauge to feed the work into the cut.
When using the block (B) Fig. S4, as a cut-off
gauge, it is very important that the rear end of the block be
positioned so the work piece is clear of the block before it
enters the blade.
"BLADE GUARD AND
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A
Fig. S1
C
Fig. S3
B
Fig. S4
A