RIDGID Table Saw manual Using the Rip Fence, Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts

Using the Rip Fence

Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing and rab- beting are performed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary fence/work support, push stick or push block.

WARNING: For your own safety, read and always observe all safety precautions listed in man- ual and on saw.

Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts

•Never use the miter gauge when rip- ping

•Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 or more inches from the blade.

•When thru sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push block whenever the rip cut is between 1/2 and 2 inches from the blade.

•Never thru saw rip cuts narrower than 1/2 inch.

•Never rip anything shorter than 10” long.

•When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end of the workpiece must be square. A push stick or block against an uneven end could slip off or push the workpiece away from the fence.

•A featherboard can help guide the

workpiece. (See “Basic Saw Operation- Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing” section.)

•Always use featherboards for any non- thru sawing rip type cuts. (See “Basic Saw Operations-Using Featherboards for Non-thru sawing” section)

Before Starting:

•To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade, make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade.

•Before thru sawing, check the anti-kick- back pawls. the pawls must stop a kick- back once it has started. Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points become dull.

•Plastic and composition (like hard- board) materials may be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and slippery, the anti-kick- back pawls may not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially careful in your setup and cutting procedures.

While Thru sawing:

•To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade, always push for- ward on the section of the workpiece between the sawblade and the rip fence. Never push forward on the piece being cut off.

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