Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2736-20 User manual

Cat. No.
2736-20
M18™ FUEL™ 8 1/4" TABLE SAW W/ ONE-KEY™
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
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WORK AREA SAFETY
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ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
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the switch or energizing power tools that have the
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turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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changing accessories, or storing power tools.
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• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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SERVICE
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repair person using only identical replacement
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
TABLE SAWS
Guarding related warnings
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operation. For through-cutting operations where the
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the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices
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• Immediately reattach the guarding system after
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device. The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback
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switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these
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instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning
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The riving knife and anti-kickback device are inef-
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be engaged with the riving knife and anti-kickback
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knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the
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Cutting procedures warnings
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in the vicinity or in line with the
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only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the
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rotating above the table may result in the workpiece,
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• Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece
when ripping and do not use the rip fence as a
length stop when cross cutting with the mitre
gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence
and the mitre gauge at the same time increases the
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• When ripping, always apply the workpiece feed-
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facturer or constructed in accordance with the
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• Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged
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position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand”
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wide workpieces to keep them level. $ORQJDQG
or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the
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twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the
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the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece
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the saw is running. The material may become
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cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or
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frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from
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to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental
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placed under all portions of the panel overhanging
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that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material.
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
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with the marking on the riving knife to
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Match the arrow direction on the saw
blade with the arrow direction on the
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2736-20
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Battery Type0
Charger Type0
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature0°F to 125°F
No Load RPM6300
Blade Arbor 
Blade DiameterPP
Blade Tilt WR
Miter gauge angle 60° Right or Left
Cutting Depth, 0° Bevel 
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Blade Kerf!PPPLQLPXP
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 Rip scale indicator
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 Switch cover
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Extending rip fence
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Push stick
Blade guard
Riving knife and blade guard assembly
Anti-kickback pawls
Riving knife release lever
Anti-kickback pawl storage
Dust chute
Miter gauge storage
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recommended for this tool. Others
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If any parts are damaged or missing, do not oper-
ate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of
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result in serious personal injury.
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sories not recommended for use with this tool.
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could result in a hazardous condition leading to
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complete. Failure to comply could result in ac-
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injury.
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your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back,
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table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat
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front rail shows the distance between the rip fence
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knife with blade guard and anti-kickback pawls for
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Detailed instructions are provided in this manual
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saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
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Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
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WARNING
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changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
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8
Selecting, Installing, and Changing Blades
WARNING
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the speed of this tool. Failure to
heed this warning could result in personal injury.
WARNING
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the riving knife. Match kerf width
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this warning could result in personal injury.
WARNING
Blades are sharp. Wear work gloves
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NOTICE
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must point down toward the front of
the saw. Failure to heed this warning could cause
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piece.
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8-1/4" table saw bladesUDWHGDWOHDVW530
The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality
combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut
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Blade kerf width and blade body thickness must be
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The blade wrench should be stored on the table
saw frame (see "Functional Description" for storage
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NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade,
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 Set the blade angle (bevel) to 0° and lock it in
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 Use the blade wrench to loosen the blade bolt
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 Match the arrow direction on the replacement saw
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The teeth should point toward the front of the table
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Spindle lock
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starts to spin, press in the spindle lock and rotate
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 Reinstall the appropriate throat plate, riving knife,
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Check blade guard and anti-kickback pawls move
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teeth match the direction of rotation indicated on
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Changing the Throat Plate
WARNING
Always use the appropriate throat
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operate the saw without a throat plate in place.
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 To remove a throat plate, turn the throat plate
latch to XQORFNHG
Throat plate
Lift hole
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plate latch to ORFNHG7KHWKURDWSODWHPXVWEH
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9
Changing the Riving Knife
WARNING
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the riving knife. Match kerf width
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this warning could result in personal injury.
Two riving knives are provided with the saw; the
riving knife with guard, and the riving knife without
guard7KHriving knife with guard should be used for
through cutting operations for maximum protection
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that requires "non-through cutting", use the riving
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Store the riving knife on the table saw frame when
not in use (see "Functional Description" for storage
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 To install, insert the riving knife into the slot
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NOTE: if the release lever is not fully open, the
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 Gently tug on the riving knife to ensure it is locked
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 When using the riving knife with guard, lift the
guard legs and ensure the move independently
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raised to line up the cut, but must be lowered to
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Release
lever
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WARNING
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pawls onto the riving knife with
guard when performing "through cutting" opera-
tions.
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increasing the risk of serious personal injury.
Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for
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 Press in the pawl release button and insert the slot
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Changing Blade Depth
The blade depth should be set so that the outer
points of the blade are higher than the workpiece
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1/8" - 1/4"
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Installing and Moving the Rip Fence
To install the rip fence on one of the fence posts:
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 Fit the notches in the fence over the correspond-
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 Check that the fence is square to the blade (see
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To move the rip fence:
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To use the extending rip
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Use the extending rip fence
to hold the edge of the work-
piece when the fence is
moved out past the end of
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knob to move the extend-
ing rip fence out past the
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To use the extending rip
fence when cutting thin
(3/4" or less) workpieces
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ing rip fence in this position
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Always use a push stick to
keep hands at least 3" away
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ensure the guard and anti-kickback pawls move
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WARNING! Never stand directly in line with the
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toward the operator when the anti-kickback pawls
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To store the fence:
When making a cross cut or storing the tool, remove
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Using an Auxiliary Fence
Use an auxiliary fence for cutting thin pieces of wood,
such as veneer panels, that could get pinched under
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Changing Blade Angle (Bevel)
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The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled
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There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either
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beveled cross cut (the blade tilted in relation to the
table) the miter gauge should be located in the groove
on the right so that the blade is tilted away from the
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Dust Collection
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(polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc.)
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never store or leave a saw without totally empty-
ing sawdust.
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Leave dust chute open to direct dust down into a
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Transporting and Storing
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gauge, riving knife, riving knife with guard, and blade
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ality for this tool, please reference the Quick
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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields. Wear hearing protection and
respiratory protection.
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when the tool is not in use.
Insert a standard padlock or
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users.
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workpiece is not in contact
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tool. Workpiece contact may cause the workpiece
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in serious personal injury.
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Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds,
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• Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
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blade
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or composition wood products as the anti-kickback
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• Always guide your workpiece with both hands or
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body in a balanced position to be ready to resist
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• Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate,
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• Always use the riving knife for every operation where
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Turning Saw ON/OFF
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ance and loose adjustments can result in serious
personal injury.
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and working properly to avoid serious personal
injury.
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wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields. Wear hearing protection and
respiratory protection.
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 Line up the workpiece, but do not make contact
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with guard, the guard legs can be raised to line up
the cut, but must be lowered to contact the table
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 To turn the saw ON, lift the switch cover and then
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Clearing a Jam/Cleaning the Dust Chute
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Dust
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throat plate, remove
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APPLICATIONS
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• Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,
ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting
• Dado with optional accessories
• Cabinet making and woodworking
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Cutting Aids
Push Blocks
Push Sticks
Push sticks are devices that may be used for push-
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When making non-through cuts or ripping narrow
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featherboard so your hands do not come within 3"
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the table saw, or they can be made in various sizes
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A push block has a handle fastened by recessed
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CAUTION
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are recessed to avoid damaging the
saw or workpiece.
How to Make a Jig
(For rip cutting narrow workpiece)
If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too
close to the blade, it will be necessary to make and
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 Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood
and secure from the underside using recessed
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uncut portion of the workpiece to
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sonal injury.
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workpiece by holding it securely against the table
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ripping small workpieces and for completing non-
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short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece
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the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece
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the rear of the workpiece. If posi-
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warning can result in serious personal injury.
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featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece
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Clamps
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and block
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pawls are in place and working properly when
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Always use a push stick with small pieces of
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long narrow piece of wood, to prevent your hands
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Types of Cuts
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the miter cut, the bevel cross cut, the bevel rip cut,
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cedures for making each kind of cut are given later
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Cross Cut - Straight, 90° cuts
made across the grain of the
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into the cut at a 90° angle to
the blade, and the blade is
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Rip Cut - Cuts made with the
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kickback while making a rip
cut, make sure one side of the
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Miter Cut - Cuts made with
the wood at any angle to the
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tend to “creep” during cut-
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by holding the workpiece
securely against the miter
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Bevel Cross Cut - Cuts made
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cross cuts are across the
wood grain, and bevel rip cuts
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Bevel Rip Cut - Cuts made
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cross cuts are across the
wood grain, and bevel rip cuts
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Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut
- Cuts made with an angled
blade on wood that is angled
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miliar with making cross cuts,
rip cuts, bevel cuts, and miter
cuts before trying a compound
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14
Cutting Rules
This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are
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to make any cuts not covered here unless you are
thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures and
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books on table saw usage and specialized wood-
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• Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which
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and understand all sections of this operator’s
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• The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood)
will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or
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LQJZRRG
• Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of
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• &XWWKHZRRGZLWKWKH¿QLVKVLGHXS
• Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before
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• Always provide proper support for the wood as it
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from
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in serious personal injury. See "Maintenance" for
proper adjustment procedure.
WARNING
Carefully check and lock all adjust-
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ance and loose adjustments can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Stand slightly to the side of the
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WARNING
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the speed of this tool. Failure to
heed this warning could result in personal injury.
Making a Cross Cut
WARNING
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serious personal injury.
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 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
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 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece
to be saved on the left side of the blade and that
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 Turn ONWKHVDZ$OORZWKHVDZWRFRPHWR IXOO
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NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be
placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand
farthest from the blade should be placed on the
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Making a Rip Cut
WARNING
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WARNING
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a special jig, which is commer-
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cut on this saw. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions could result in serious personal injury.
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 Install feather board in the appropriate position for
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 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
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 Position the rip fence the desired distance from
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 When ripping a long workpiece, place a support
the same height as the table surface behind the
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 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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VSHHG
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to move the piece through the cut and past the
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workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to
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mains in solid contact with both the rip fence and
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Turn OFFWKHVDZ:DLWIRUWKHEODGHWRFRPHWR
DFRPSOHWHVWRSEHIRUHUHPRYLQJWKHZRUNSLHFH

15
Making a Miter Cut
WARNING
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serious personal injury.
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risk of serious personal injury.
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 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
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 Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and
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 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be
placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand
farthest from the blade should be placed on the
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Making a Bevel Cross Cut
WARNING
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serious personal injury.
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risk of serious personal injury.
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 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
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 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into
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should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob
and the hand farthest from the blade should be
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Making a Bevel Rip Cut
WARNING
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of serious personal injury.
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 Install feather board in the appropriate position for
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 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
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 Position the rip fence the desired distance from
WKHEODGHIRUWKHFXWDQGORFNLQSODFH
 When ripping a long workpiece, place a support
the same height as the table surface behind the
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 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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to move the piece through the cut and past the
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workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to
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mains in solid contact with both the rip fence and
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Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut
WARNING
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risk of serious personal injury.
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 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
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 Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and
WLJKWHQWKHORFNNQRE
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 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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 Turn ONWKHVDZ$OORZWKHVDZWRFRPHWRIXOO
VSHHG

16
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the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into
WKHEODGH NOTE: The hand closest to the blade
should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob
and the hand farthest from the blade should be
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Turn OFFWKHVDZ:DLWIRUWKHEODGHWRFRPHWR
DFRPSOHWHVWRSEHIRUHUHPRYLQJWKHZRUNSLHFH
Making a Large Panel Cut
Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work sur-
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WARNING
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EO\LVLQVWDOOHGDQGZRUNLQJSURS-
HUO\WRDYRLGVHULRXVSRVVLEOHLQMXU\
Never make freehand cuts (cuts without the miter
gauge or rip fence). Unguided workpieces can
result in serious injury.
 5HPRYHWKHEDWWHU\SDFN
 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
SLHFH
 Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip
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use either the rip fence or the miter gauge, it is
too large for this saw.
 Place a support the same height as the table sur-
IDFHEHKLQGWKHVDZIRUWKHFXWZRUN$GGVXSSRUWV
WRWKHVLGHVDVQHHGHG
 Install a feather board in the appropriate position
IRUWKHFXWEHLQJPDGH
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
WXUQLQJRQWKHVDZ
 Turn ONWKHVDZ$OORZWKHVDZWRFRPHWRIXOO
VSHHG
 Use proper hand positions for cross cut or rip cut,
DVQHFHVVDU\
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DFRPSOHWHVWRSEHIRUHUHPRYLQJWKHZRUNSLHFH
Making a Non-Through Cut
Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (rip-
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a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves,
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is made without the riving knife with blade guard
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Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled
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propriate section which describes the type of cut
in addition to this section on non-through or dado
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cut, read and understand the section on rip cuts
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WARNING
When making a non-through cut,
WKHEODGHLVFRYHUHGE\WKHZRUN-
piece during most of the cut. Be alert to the ex-
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to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Never feed wood with your hands when making
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Do not make complex non-through cuts, such as
plunge cuts, resawing, moulding head cutting,
or plowing.
 5HPRYHWKHEDWWHU\SDFN
 Remove the riving knife with blade guard and
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 $GMXVWWKHEHYHODQJOHWR
 Set the blade to the correct depth for the work-
SLHFH
 Depending on the shape and size of the work-
SLHFHXVHWKHULSIHQFHRUPLWHUJDXJH
 Install a feather board in the appropriate position
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 ,QVHUWWKHEDWWHU\SDFN
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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Turn OFFWKHVDZ:DLWIRUWKHEODGHWRFRPHWR
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Once all non-through cuts are complete, remove
the battery pack and reinstall the riving knife with
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17
Making a Dado Cut
WARNING
Blades are sharp. Wear work gloves
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making a dado cut.
An optional dado throat plate is re-
quired for this procedure (For a com-
plete listing of accessories, go online to
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not be rated less than the speed of this
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WARNING
When making a non-through cut,
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piece during most of the cut. Be alert to the ex-
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to reduce the risk of personal injury.
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 Remove the riving knife with blade guard and
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 Remove the standard blade and install the dado
blade, according to manufacturer instructions,
using the blade and chippers appropriate for the
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 Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade
by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower
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 Depending on the shape and size of the work-
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 Install a feather board in the appropriate position
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 ,QVHUWWKHEDWWHU\SDFN
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
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Once all non-through cuts are complete, remove
the battery pack and reinstall the standard blade,
throat plate, riving knife with guard and anti-
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to Saw Blade
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edges away
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hand-wheel
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unexpectedly
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
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MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
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Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
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months to one year, depending on use, return the
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If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from
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in serious personal injury.
When making adjustments, follow this
order:
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
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performing any maintenance or adjustments.
1. Adjusting the Throat Plate
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operate the saw without a throat plate in place.
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the throat plate must be slightly higher than the table
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 Re-measure and repeat until the throat plate is
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Throat Plate Set Screws
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The angle settings of the saw have been set at the
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To check for 0°:
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beside the blade on the
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square and the saw blade
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saw blade, not the blade
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0° Cam
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 Place a combination
square beside the blade
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side of the square and the
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 Recheck the front and back blade to slot measure-
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should rest completely on fence rail with hanging
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be in alignment front to back (horizontally) and top
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