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BM 2610014415
USINg THE RIp fENCE
RIPPING, BEVEL RIPPING, RESAWING AND RABBETING are performed using the RIP FENCE together with the AUXILIARY FENCE / WORK SUP-
PORT, PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK.
!WARNING For your own safety, always ob- serve the following safety precau-
tions in addition to the safety instructions on Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5.
1.Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when re- quired) because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a KICKBACK.
2.Always lock the rip fence securely when in use.
3.Remove miter gauge from table during any oper- ations which utilize the rip fence.
4.Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru- sawing type cuts. Replace the guard IMMEDI- ATELY following completion of resawing, rabbeting, or dadoing operations.
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 pawls must be REPLACED or SHARPENED. (See “Main- tenance” on Page 34 & 35).
5.Have blade extend approximately 1/8" above top of workpiece. Additional blade exposure would in- crease the hazard potential.
6.Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a KICKBACK. Stand to either side of the blade.
7.Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade.
8.If the blade stalls or stops while cutting, TURN SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the blade.
9.Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the workpiece through the cut … to support long or heavy workpieces … to remove small
10.Do not pick up small pieces of
11.Do not remove small pieces of
12.If workpiece is warped, place the CONCAVE side DOWN. This will prevent it from rocking while it is being ripped.
RIp fENCE AUXIlIARy fACINg
When using dado accessories, an auxiliary facing board should be used. This will help prevent dam- age to the aluminum fence. The facing should be made of 3/4 inch thick wood (Fig. 48).
parts Required:
3/4” thick wood board (solid or plywood) cut to size.
Two (2) clamps.
The facing is made to the same height
NOTE: The auxiliary facing board, should also be used when cutting material less than 3/16” thick.
FIG. 48