Ripcutting

6.Start motor and allow it to reach full speed.

7.Pull carriage down slowly and smoothly as the blade moves through the workpiece. Keep one hand on the handle at all times and do not force the saw.

NOTE: If the blade binds in the workpiece, or the workpiece shifts during the cut, stop the motor, return the carriage to the top of the guides, restart motor, and then begin the cut again.

8.Support and remove the cut-off piece as the saw completes its cut.

9.Once the cut is complete, turn off the motor and wait for the blade to come to a full stop (NOTE: A coasting saw blade can mar the edge of a freshly cut workpiece).

10.Remove the workpieces, return the carriage to the top of the guides, and lock the carriage.

A ripcut is a horizontal cut made right to left. See Figure 11. The workpiece must always be moved in the direction of the arrow on the carriage.

Ripping must be done in direction of the arrow on saw carriage to prevent risk of injury.

The minimum length recommended for rip (horizontal) cuts is 2-1/2 feet, so that the workpiece can be supported by at least four rollers. (This measurement also applies when using the optional Short Panel Fence). Pieces shorter than 4 feet can be rotated 90 degrees and be crosscut.

Here is the basic procedure for ripcutting:

1.Make sure there is enough space on both sides of saw to completely load, pass, and offload the workpiece.

2.Pull indexing pin on turntable (Figure 12), and rotate turntable counterclockwise. The indexing pin will lock into place.

3.Select height of saw blade above the rollers. Move the carriage until the index tab is aligned with the corresponding dimension on the vertical ruler. Lock the carriage securely to the guides with the locking knob.

4.Start motor and allow it to reach full speed.

5.Place workpiece on the side of machine according to direction of cut shown by the arrow on the carriage. DO NOT DROP workpiece on rollers.

6.With the motor at full speed, move the workpiece slowly and smoothly through the saw. Do not force the workpiece, as it may cause binding.

Figure 11

Figure 12

511 specifications

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