Craftsman 509398, 509399 owner manual Ripping Set-up Procedure, Follow these steps before ripping

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Ripping

Ripping Set-up Procedure

Follow these steps before ripping.

These steps must be repeated each time a different thickness workpiece is ripped. A kerf must be made for each different width cut. Also see the special notes for bevel set-up that follow this section.

1.Prepare table:

-insert solid (no kerfs) fence (Note: Use auxiliary fence when blade is set 1/2 to 2" from fence (See Cutting Aides)

-tighten table clamps.

2.Prepare blade:

-lock radial arm at 0° miter - lock blade in in-rip position*

-lower blade to just clear table

-lock blade carriage desired distance from fence. Note: Make sure wider part of workpiece will be between blade and fence.

*use out-rip position for rips 16" or wider

3.Make kerf:

a)turn saw on

b)lower blade about 1/16" into table

c)turn saw off and remove yellow key.

4.Place workpiece parallel to and up

against blade.** Note: Workpiece will be between blade and table front.

5.Lower hold down** to workpiece, then raise slightly so it just clears top surface of workpiece. Lock in place.

6.Lower riving knife to table. Lower pawls to workpiece surface.** Move workpiece toward outfeed side until one set of pawls rests level on workpiece surface. Lock in place.

** bevel set-up: see special notes, next page

WARNING

If workpiece is pushed along fence with kerfs, workpiece could get caught on kerf, pinch blade and cause kick- back. Do not use crosscutting fence for ripping.

In-Rip Set-up

Setting Guard For Rip Cut

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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 Work Area Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsPersonal Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels Safety List of loose parts with model AssemblyIdentify Parts 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 Defined Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting 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 Ripping Hints Dado Blades, Molding HeadsEdging Cutting Aides Auxiliary Fence Making the HandlePutting it together Featherboard This Side Replacing Pawls MaintenanceClean sawdust from the slot and slider Key Description Repair Parts#509398 & #509399 Repair Parts Guard RZQHU·V Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Pdqxdo