Using the Auxiliary Fence and Push Block
1.Place the auxiliary fence on the table and clamp it to the fence at both ends, then adjust the distance between the auxiliary fence and the
Auxilliary Fence |
Blade |
Workpiece |
Cutting Width |
Figure 101. Adjusting ripping distance between
blade and auxiliary fence.
2.Install the blade guard.
3.Place the workpiece 1" behind the blade and evenly against the table and the auxiliary fence.
Auxilliary Fence |
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Blade |
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Workpiece |
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Push Stick |
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for Side | Push | |
Support | ||
Block | ||
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Blade Path |
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Figure 102. Push block in position to push
workpiece through blade.
4.Turn the saw ON, the begin ripping the workpiece using a push stick for side sup- port.
5.As the workpiece nears the end of the cut, place the push block on the auxiliary fence with the lip directly behind the workpiece, then release the push stick just before the blade.
6.Guide the workpiece the rest of the way through the cut with the push block, as shown in Figure 103.
Keep the blade guard installed and in the down position. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death.
Release
Push Stick
Before Blade
Lip
Blade Path
Push |
Block |
Figure 103. Ripping with push block.
Model G0700 (Mfg. since 8/09)
Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the