operation
Rip cutting
preparing Saw for Rip cutting
See figure 18.
1.Position the Saw Assembly on middle of rail.
2.Insert Saw Assembly locking knob into hole on rail and ensure saw assembly is locked into place.
3.Remove fence locking knob and remove fence from miter position.
4.Position threaded piece to right side of table.
5.Position fence on table for ripping.
6.Replace fence locking knob in threaded piece.
7.Adjust front hold down bracket to approximately 1/16” above workpiece.
8.Lower
Using the Rip fence
See figures 19 & 20.
RIPPING is performed using the RIP FENCE together with the PUSH STICK.
A push stick is included with your flooring saw. If your push stick has become lost or damaged, you can make a push stick using a piece of 1 x 2, as shown in figure 20.
Use a push stick whenever the fence is
Both a push stick or scrap wood piece should be used in the place of the user’s hand to guide the material only between the fence and blade.
When using a push stick or scrap wood piece, the trailing end of the board must be square. A push stick or scrap wood piece against an uneven end could slip off or push the work away from the fence.
For your own safety, always observe the following safety precautions in addition to the safety instructions on Pages
Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without using the rip fence because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a
KICKBACK.
Always lock the rip fence securely when in use.
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
Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a KICKBACK. Stand to either side of the blade.
Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade.
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FIG. 19 |
push Stick |
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