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
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
-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
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.
Setting Guard For Rip Cut
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