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2. This feature increases visability when measuring the blade to fence distance.
3. Push down on guard(s) and they will release to the operating position.
• ALWAYS make sure both guards are in the down position in contact with the
table before operating.
FIG. 31
RAISED
POSITION
OPERATING
POSITION
Ripping
WARNING:
Never touch the “free end” of the workpiece or a “free piece” that is
cut off, while the power is ON and/or the saw blade is rotating. Piece may contact the
blade resulting in a thrown workpiece and possible injury.
WARNING:
A rip fence should
ALWAYS
be used for ripping operations to prevent
loss of control and personal injury.
NEVER
perform a ripping operation freehand.
ALWAYS
lock the fence to the rail.
WARNING:
When bevel ripping and whenever possible, place the fence on the side
of the blade so that the blade is tilted away from the fence and hands. Keep hands
clear of the blade and use a push stick to feed the workpiece if there is less than
152 mm (6") between the fence and the blade.
1. Lock the rip fence by pressing the rail lock lever down. Remove the miter gauge.
2. Raise the blade so it is about 3.2 mm (1/8") higher than the top of the workpiece.
3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece
about 25.4 mm (1") away from the blade.
CAUTION:
The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not
be warped, twisted or bowed. Keep both hands away from the blade and away from
the path of the blade. Refer to proper hand position in Figure 32.
FIG. 32
4. Turn the saw on and allow the blade to come up to speed. Both hands can be
used in starting the cut. When there is approximately 305 mm (12") left to be
ripped, use only one hand, with your thumb pushing the material, your index and
second finger holding the material down and your other fingers hooked over the
fence. Always keep your thumb along side your first two fingers and near the
fence.
5. Keeping the workpiece against the table and fence, slowly feed the workpiece
rearward all the way through the saw blade. Continue pushing the workpiece until
it is clear of the blade guard assembly and it falls off the rear of the table. Do not
overload the motor.
6. Never try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning. Turn the switch off,
allow the blade to stop, raise the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the riving
knife if necessary and slide the workpiece out.
7. When sawing a long piece of material or a panel, always use a work support.
A sawhorse, rollers, or out feed assembly provides adequate support for this
purpose. The work support must be at the same height as the saw table.
CAUTION:
Never push or hold onto the “free” or “cut off” side of the workpiece.
