Rip Cutting
The Model G0588/G0591 easily rips full size panels (Figure 50). The sliding table removes the burden of sliding a large and heavy panel over a stationary table surface.
This saw also can rip cut smaller boards using the machine as a traditional table saw (Figure 51). Smaller, lighter boards are easier to slide across the stationary cast iron table surface to the right of the saw blade.
Figure 50. Rip cutting with the sliding table.
Figure 51. Traditional rip cutting.
Rip cutting with the sliding table:
1.Install the crosscut fence, align the fence to 90˚, and adjust it as instructed on Page 48.
G0588/G0591 12" Sliding Table Saws
2.Slide the protection block on the end of the crosscut fence against the blade teeth to cali- brate the scale, then tighten the lock knob.
Note: The scale will not be accurate if the protection block has been cut.
3.Set a flip stop to the desired
4.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
5.Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The set up should look similar to Figure 50.
6.When ripping irregular shaped stock, wedge the leading edge under the edge shoe (Figure 52), slide the hold down into place as shown in Figure 52, and clamp the stock firmly.
Note: DO NOT use the edge shoe for rip- ping warped or twisted boards. The tension that causes warps and twists can cause the board to spring free from the edge shoe and hold down during a cut.
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