Skil 3700 manual Using the Rip Fence

Using the Rip Fence

RIPPING, BEVEL RIPPING, RESAWING AND RABBETING are performed using the RIP FENCE together with the AUXILIARY FENCE / WORK SUPPORT, PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK.

!For your own safety, always observe the WARNING following safety precautions in addition to

the safety instructions on Pages 4-10.

1.Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when required) because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a KICKBACK.

2.Always lock the rip fence securely when in use.

3.Remove miter gauge from table during any operations which utilize the rip fence.

4.Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru-sawing type cuts. Replace the guard IMMEDIATELY following completion of resawing, rabbeting, dadoing or molding operations.

Frequently check the action of the ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS by passing the workpiece alongside of the spreader while saw is OFF.

Pull the workpiece TOWARD you. If the PAWLS do not DIG into the workpiece and HOLD it, the pawls must be REPLACED. See “Maintenance” on Page 108.

5.Have blade extend approximately 1/8" above top of workpiece. Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential.

6.Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a KICKBACK. Stand to either side of the blade.

7.Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade.

8.If the blade stalls or stops while cutting, TURN SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the blade.

9.Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the workpiece through the cut to support long or heavy workpieces to remove small cut-off pieces of material or FOR ANY OTHER REASON.

10.Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off material from the table. REMOVE them by pushing them OFF the table with a long stick. Otherwise they could be thrown back at you by the rear of the blade.

11.Do not remove small pieces of cut-off material that may become TRAPPED inside the blade guard while the saw is RUNNING. THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS or cause a KICKBACK. Turn the saw OFF. After the blade has stopped turning, lift the guard and remove the piece.

12.If workpiece is warped, place the CONCAVE side DOWN. This will prevent it from rocking while it is being ripped.

Note: See pages 5-7 for Table Saw Specific Safety Rules.

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