Craftsman 509398, 509399 owner manual Workpiece Positioning, Push Sticks and Push Blocks

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Ripping

Workpiece Positioning

Always set up so that the wider part of the workpiece is between the blade and fence. This gives you greater clearance for push sticks, and allows better stability for feeding the workpiece.

Push Sticks and Push Blocks

Use push sticks and push blocks instead of the hands to push the workpiece through to complete cuts. They help keep hands away from the blade. A push block is used with an auxiliary fence. (see Cutting Aides).

Use a push block and auxiliary fence when the blade is set 1/2 to 2" from the fence.

Use a push stick when the blade is set 2" or more from the fence.

Do not set the blade closer than 1/2 " to the fence. The radial saw is the wrong tool for such a narrow cut. A band saw would be more appropriate for this type of cut.

Ripping Safety

The hazards associated with ripping include: outfeed zone hazard, kickback, and wrong way feed. This section explains these haz- ards and tells how to avoid them or reduce the risk of their happening. Read this sec- tion before making any type of rip cut. Follow these steps every time you make a rip cut.

Example: To rip 2" off a 10" wide board, set blade in in-rip position 8" from rear fence.

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Contents Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Table of Contents Safety Symbol and Signal Words SafetyRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Features Include Guard Function and FeaturesHazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Personal Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels Safety Identify Parts AssemblyList of loose parts with model Remove Original Table Boards, and Mounting Supports Remove Sawblade and GuardPositioning 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 Framing Square Must Be True Installing Blade/Squaring Crosscut TravelInstall Guard Install Fence, Rear Tables, and Table ClampsAlignment Guard Installation Steps/Align Riving Knife to BladeRequires yellow key ControlsLock before ripping Blade partially protects against Control Function Guard Tab Crosscutting Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Defined Keep one hand on saw handle through step Crosscut KerfsMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Push Sticks and Push Blocks Workpiece PositioningKickback Wrong Way Feed To reduce risk of kickbackPawls and Riving Knife Function Hold Down FunctionFollow these steps before ripping Ripping Set-up ProcedureMaking Rip Cuts Remove workpiece from table Ready push stick or push blockIn-Ripping Edging Dado Blades, Molding HeadsRipping Hints Cutting Aides Putting it together Making the HandleAuxiliary Fence Featherboard This Side Clean sawdust from the slot and slider MaintenanceReplacing Pawls #509398 & #509399 Repair PartsKey Description Repair Parts Guard RZQHU·V Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Pdqxdo