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basic saw operation
RIPPING
Ripping - A cutting or shaping operation along the
length of the workpiece.
Position the Fence to the desired WIDTH OF RiP and
lock in place.
Before starting to alp,be sure:
1. Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade.
2. Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade.
3. Anti-Kickback Pawls are functioning properly.
When ripping LONG BOARDS or LARGE PANELS,
always use a work support.
A simple one can be made by clamping a piece of
plywood to a sawhorse.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR THRU
SAWING
Featherboards are NOT employed for thru-sawing
operations when using the Miter Gauge.
Featherbaords are used to keep thework incontact with
the Fence and table as shown, and to help stop kick-
backs.
Add 7-1/2 inches highflat facing board to the Fence, the
full length of the Fence.
Mount Featherboards to Fence and table as shown, so
that leading edges of Featherboards will supporl work-
piece.
WARNING: Make surethe Featherboard against the
edge presses only onthe uncut portion (forward o!
the blade), it might otherwise pinch the blade In the
kerr and cause a kickback.
Before starting the operation (switch =OFF" and cutter
below table sudace):
1, Install Featherboards so they exert pressure on the
workpieoe; be positive they are secure, and
2. Make sure by trial that the Featherboards will stop a
kickback if one should occur.
"C" CLAMPS
FEATHERBOARD
WORK SUPPORT
FEATHERBOARD
CLAMPS
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