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Ripping
Ripping is the operation of making a lengthwise cut through a board.
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The rip fence is used to position and guide the
work stock.
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One edge of the work stock rides against the rip
fence while the flat side of the board rest on the
table.
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Since the work stock is pushed along the fence, it
must have a straight edge and make solid contact
with the table.
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The saw guard must be used. The guard has anti-
kickback fingers and a splitter to prevent the saw kerf from closing.
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Start the motor and advance the work stock holding it down and against the fence.
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Never stand in direct line of the saw blade cut when ripping.
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Hold the work stock with both hands and push it along the fence and into the saw blade. The
work stock can then be fed through the saw blade with one or two hands.
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When this is done, the work stock will either stay on the table, tilt up slightly and be caught
by the rear end of the guard or slide off the table to the floor.
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Alternately, the feed can continue to the end of the table, after which the work stock is lifted
and brought back along the outside edge of the fence.
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The waste stock remains on the table and is not touched with the hands until the saw is
stopped unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal.
