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76.
Using the Rip Fence
R
IPPING, BEVEL RIPPING, RESAWING AND RABBETING are
performed using the RIP FENCE together with the AUXILIARY
FENCE / WORK SUPPORT, PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK.
F
or your own safety, always observe the
following safety precautions in addition to
the safety instructions on Pages 4-10.
1. Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without using the rip fence
o
r auxiliary devices when required) because the blade could bind
in the cut and cause a KICKBACK.
2
. Always lock the rip fence securely when in use.
3. Remove miter gauge from table during any operations which
u
tilize the rip fence.
4
. Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru-sawing type cuts.
Replace the guard IMMEDIATELY following completion of
resawing, rabbeting, dadoing or molding operations.
Frequently check the action of the ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS by
passing the workpiece alongside of the spreader while saw is OFF.
Pull the workpiece TOWARD you. If the PAWLS do not DIG into
the workpiece and HOLD it, the pawls must be REPLACED. See
“Maintenance” on Page 108.
5. Have blade extend approximately 1/8" above top of workpiece.
Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential.
6. Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a
KICKBACK. Stand to either side of the blade.
7. Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the
blade.
8. If the blade stalls or stops while cutting, TURN SWITCH OFF
before attempting to free the blade.
9. Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the workpiece
through the cut to support long or heavy workpieces to remove
small cut-off pieces of material or FOR ANY OTHER REASON.
10. Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off material from the table.
REMOVE them by pushing them OFF the table with a long
stick. Otherwise they could be thrown back at you by the rear of
the blade.
11. Do not remove small pieces of cut-off material that may
become TRAPPED inside the blade guard while the saw is
RUNNING. THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS or
cause a KICKBACK. Turn the saw OFF. After the blade has
stopped turning, lift the guard and remove the piece.
12.
If workpiece is warped, place the CONCAVE side DOWN. This
will prevent it from rocking while it is being ripped.
Note: See pages 5-7 for Table Saw Specific Safety Rules.
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