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FIG. 33
U
RIPPING SMALL PIECES
It is unsafe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put your hands close to the blade.
Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the desired piece. When a small width is to be
ripped and the hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use
one or more push sticks. A pattern is included at the end of this manual to make
push sticks. A push stick (U) is included with this saw, attached to the rip fence. Use
the push stick(s) to hold the workpiece against the table and fence, and push the
workpiece fully past the blade. Refer to Figure 33.
Narrow Rip Auxiliary Fence (Fig. 34, 36)
The narrow rip auxiliary fence should be used for a rip measuring 50.8 mm (2")
or narrower. This fence will allow the guard to remain on the saw when completing
narrow ripping. This fence will provide ample space for proper use of a push block
(A12, Refer to
Push Block
).
1. Follow the diagram in Figure 34 to construct the narrow rip auxiliary fence (A13).
NOTE:
A11 should be cut to fit the length of the saw table top and sides (A14)
must be parallel.
2. After the narrow rip auxiliary fence is constructed, slip it over the saw table top
and place it flush to the fence as shown in Figure 36.
3. Feed the workpiece through until the edge of the material reaches the front edge
of the saw table top.
9.5 mm
(3/8")
25 mm
(1")
12.7 mm
(1/2")
FIG. 34
A14
A11
121 mm
(4-3/4" )
9.5 mm
(3/8")
4. Continue feeding the material using the push block (A12) until the cut is
complete.
Push Block (Fig. 35, 36)
IMPORTANT:
Only use the push block (A12) with the narrow rip auxiliary fence, Refer
to
Narrow Rip Auxiliary Fence
. The push block should be used once the material
being cut reaches the saw table top.
1. Construct a push block using the diagram in Figure 35.
NOTE:
Edges (A15) must be the same size.
IMPORTANT:
The over hanging edge (A16, Fig. 35) MUST be square. An uneven
lip could cause the push block to slip or push the material away from the fence.
2. Place the push block (A12, Fig. 36) behind the material and ensure the lip of the
block is flush to the narrow rip auxiliary fence (A13).
