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G0524 Rip Saw
Turn the variable speed adjustment knob (
Figure
22) clockwise to decrease the feed rate and
counterclockwise to increase it. The feed rate is
variable between 30-112 FPM.
Determining Ideal Feed Rates—There are no
definitive rules to follow when determining the
best feed rate. As a general rule, always start
with the slowest feed rate and work up from
there. Always perform a test cut with a piece of
scrap wood similar to the actual workpiece.
NOTICE
The conveyor track must be moving when
adjusting the feed rate.
Figure 22. Variable speed adjustment knob.
To make a rip cut:
1. Read and understand Section 1: Safety,
beginning on page 1
.
2. Before making the very first rip cut, adjust
the blade height handwheel to lower the
saw blade to within
1
⁄16" of the orange insert
located in the conveyor track.
3. Disconnect the saw from the power
source.
4. Rock the blade back and forth to ensure it
is NOT making contact with the conveyor
track. Note—Once the height of the blade is
correctly set, DO NOT adjust it until the next
time the blade is removed.
5. Connect the saw to the power source.
6. If not already done, plane the workpiece on
both sides and joint one edge
.
7. Set the fence to the desired width of cut on
the scale.
8. Adjust the pressure roller height handwheel
until the distance between the pressure roll
-
ers and the table is approximately
1
⁄8" less
than the thickness of the workpiece.
9. Press the MAIN MOTOR START button. The
arbor should start and run smoothly.
Rip CuttingAdjusting Feed Rate
DO NOT adjust the height of the pressure
roller/head assembly higher than 2
1
⁄4" when
the auxiliary rollers are attached. Doing so
will cause the blade arbor flange to make
contact with the auxiliary rollers.