Grizzly G0451 instruction manual Rip cutting using the traditional table saw technique, Sliding

Rip cutting using the traditional table saw technique:

1.Slide the crosscut table out of the way.

2.Lock the sliding table into a stationary posi- tion (see Figure 64).

Table Lock

4.Slide the leading end of the rip fence so it is even with the center of the main saw blade as shown in Figure 66. Note—This technique allows the finished cut-off piece to “fall” away from the blade when the cutting operation is complete; reducing the possibility of kick- back.

Figure 64. Sliding

3.Place the fence in the larger workpieces, or in tion for angled cuts and (see Figure 65).

table lock.

vertical position for the horizontal posi- for small workpieces

Figure 66. Rip fence even with center of blade

(Blade guard removed for clarity).

5.Lift the lock lever and position the rip fence to approximately the desired width-of-cut.

6.Tighten down the micro-adjust lock knob (Figure 67) and turn the micro-adjust knob to zero in on the desired width-of-cut.

Vertical

Horizontal

Figure 65. Rip fence positions.

Micro-Adjust
Lock Knob
	Micro-Adjust
Lock	Knob
Lever

Figure 67. Rip fence micro-adjusting controls.

7.Push down the lock lever, then perform the cutting operation.

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