The base extension plate must
beextended and locked to
install the rip fence. Ensure that
both pairs (front and back) bolts
are secured.
The rip fence may be installed
tomeasure/a/ign inside wall
distance.If turned over, the
edge can be laid over the edge
of materials and measured
from inside lip placed over
materials to be cut.
Figures
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Sa and b. Insert rip fence into holding braces in front
and back of saw. Ensure rip fence is installed para/el/ and flush
to the saw direction of travel.
Rip Board Guide
Sometimes when rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence may
not allow the desired width. Clamping or nailing a straight
piece of lumber to the sheet will function as an adequate
guide. The cut will be 6" from the rip board guide. Use the
right side of the base plate against the guide board.
Zero Clearance Cuts
The dust cover must be removed for zero clearance cuts.
Zero clearance cuts are guided by the base plate and by the
blade resting flush against the surface of the opposing 90
degree surface from the material. For example, undercut zero
clearance cuts require that the saw blade rests against the
floor, allowing the blade to cut flush with the floor and into
the cutting surface at the lowest point of the wall/floor
intersection.
Some zero clearance cuts require you to start by making a
plunge cut. Be familiar with the process and safety
precautions associated with plunge cuts.
(Refer to "Plunge Cuts")
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