Sears 113.197411 Saw User Manual


 
Ripping
8. Remove workpiece from table.
9. Ready push stick (push block if using
auxiliary fence).
10. Set up table extension(s) and support
their outer ends. Do not use another per-
son to support workpieces because this
can cause kickback and it exposes helper
to potential hazards at outfeed side.
Making Rip Cuts
Follow these steps to make in-rip cuts.
For out-rip cuts, reverse hand functions;
that is, put right hand on table and use left
hand to support and push workpiece.
1. Follow ripping set-up procedure.
2. lnsert yellow key and turn saw on.
3. Stand at infeed side and out of line of
workpiece, in case of kickback. Start and
finish cut from infeed side.
4. Put workpiece on table, in front of
guard nose, and tight against fence. To
hold workpiece in position, put left hand _...
on table, at least 8" in front of guard nose, _-.
and lightly press fingers against _ Inleed
workpiece. Support workpiece with table s,ae
extension or right hand.
5. With right hand, push workpiece under
guard nose and into blade. Keep left
hand fixed on table, applying slight pres-
sure to keep workpiece against fence.
6. Lse right hand to continue to apply
feed pressure to part of workpiece close
to fence. Keep hand at least 8" in front of
guard nose.
7. When end ofworkpiece gets to table,
use push stick or block, instead of hand,
on part of workpiece between blade and
fence to push until workpiece is complete- ",_.
ly past pawls and spreader.
8. "l't_rn saw off and wait foi"blade to stop
spinning before touching workpieee.
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