Craftsman 509399, 509398 owner manual Ripping

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Ripping

Ripping Defined

Ripping is changing the width of a workpiece by cutting along its length. The workpiece is fed into the blade, which rotates in a fixed position, parallel to the fence and a set dis- tance from the fence. A solid fence (no kerfs) serves as a guide for the workpiece. Place the fence in the front position for narrower workpieces, or in the rear position for wider ones.

In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions

In-rip and out-rip refer to blade position.

In-rip:the blade is toward the column, and the motor is toward the table front. In-rip is recommended because this position allows better visibility of the workpiece and your hands. Use in-rip when you set the blade 1/2 to 16" from the fence.

Out-rip:the blade is toward the table front, and the motor is toward the column. Use out-rip only when you set the blade 16" or more from the fence.

Infeed and Outfeed Directions

Infeed and outfeed refer to sides of the blade.

Infeed: the side of the blade where the guard hold down is. Always start a rip cut at the infeed side and push the workpiece through to the outfeed side.

Front Fence	Rear Fence
Position	Position

Outfeed

Side

Motor

Infeed

Side

In-Rip Position

Outfeed Side

Outfeed: the side of the blade where the pawls and riving knife are. Never start a rip cut at the outfeed side. This is wrong way feed. Never put hands on the outfeed side of the blade when ripping because they can be pulled back into the spinning blade.

Infeed

Side

Pawls/Riving

Knife

Out-Rip Position

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Contents Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Table of Contents Safety Safety Symbol and Signal WordsRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Guard Features IncludeHazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Safety Instructions Personal Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Saw Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels Safety Assembly Identify PartsList of loose parts with model Remove Sawblade and Guard Remove Original Table Boards, and Mounting SupportsPositioning Table Supports Installing Front Table Make Front Table Flat Reposition U-Clip to New Hole Location Leveling Front Table Assembly Making Front Table Flat X 13 Lock Nut Assembly Assembly Installing Guard Adapter Installing Blade/Squaring Crosscut Travel Framing Square Must Be TrueInstall Fence, Rear Tables, and Table Clamps Install GuardGuard Installation Steps/Align Riving Knife to Blade AlignmentControls Requires yellow keyLock before ripping Blade partially protects against Control Function Guard Tab Crosscutting Safety CrosscuttingCrosscutting Defined Crosscut Kerfs Keep one hand on saw handle through stepMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Workpiece Positioning Push Sticks and Push BlocksKickback To reduce risk of kickback Wrong Way FeedHold Down Function Pawls and Riving Knife FunctionRipping Set-up Procedure Follow these steps before rippingRemove workpiece from table Ready push stick or push block Making Rip CutsIn-Ripping Dado Blades, Molding Heads EdgingRipping Hints Cutting Aides Making the Handle Putting it togetherAuxiliary Fence Featherboard This Side Maintenance Clean sawdust from the slot and sliderReplacing Pawls Repair Parts #509398 & #509399Key Description Repair Parts Guard RZQHU·V Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Pdqxdo