Ripping
Workpiece Positioning
Always set up so that the widest part of the workpiece is between the blade and
fence. This gives you greater clearance for push sticks, and allows better stability for feeding the workpiece.
Push Sticks and Push Blocks
Use push sticks and push blocks instead of
the hands to push the workpiece through to complete cuts. They help keep hands away from the blade. A push block is used with an auxiliary fence (see Cutting Aides).
Use a push block and auxiliar5' fence when the blade is set _/ to 2" from the fence.
Use a push stick when the blade is set 2" or more from the fence.
Do not set the blade closer than w2" to the
fence. The radial saw is the
more appropriate for this type of cut.
Ripping Safety
The hazards associated with ripping in- clude: outfeed zone hazard, kickback, and wrong way feed. This section explains these hazards and tells how to avoid them
or reduce the risk of their happening.
Read this section before maMng any type
of rip cut. Follow these steps ever 5' time
you make a rip cut.
Example: to rip 1" off a 10" wide workpiece, set
blade in
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