5.4.
RIP SAWING.
WARNING!
The same safety precautions apply as stated at the beginning of chapter 5.
ripping is when a board or similar workpiece is held against the rip fence and cut
along the length (see fig.7). the fence is used to position and guide the workpiece
through the saw. the workpiece is laid flat on the saw table with one edge held tightly
against the rip fence. Behind the blade is the riving knife which prevents the saw cut
from closing and binding on the blade. Proceed as follows:
5.4.1. fit the rip fence at the required width of cut from the blade and tighten the clamp at
each end ensuring that the rip fence is parallel to the blade.
5.4.2. Before starting consider how you will handle the workpiece and the off-cut when
ripping is complete. depending on the size and type of work, off-cuts and work
may remain on the table, or, tilt up slightly and be caught by the rear end of the
blade guard, or, fall to the floor. We recommend a support is provided at the rear of
the saw table to keep the work and off-cut from falling. Alternatively the feed may
continue to the end of the table, after which the workpiece may be lifted and brought
back along the outside edge of the fence back towards yourself. off-cuts that remain
on the table must not be touched until the saw blade has completely stopped.
5.4.3. check all is ready and blade guard is down. Plug saw into the mains power supply and switch on.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
As with all power tools, there are potential hazards involved with the operation and use of this saw. It is therefore vital to
ensure you have read, understood and apply all the safety instructions in chapter 1. Familiarise yourself again with the specific saw
safety rules for each step of the following operation. Failure to do so may cause serious damage or personal injury and may
invalidate your warranty. Disconnect the saw from the mains power before adjusting or setting accessories. Ensure all locks, bolt,
and nuts are secure and the blade is in good condition and correctly positioned. AlWAYS uSE the saw guard in down position
before turning the saw blade on. Wear approved safety eye protection.
5.1
DUTY CYCLE.
To prolong the service life of the machine always rest the saw for ten minutes after every 30 minutes of continuous
use.
5.2.
KICKBACK.
Kickback is when a workpiece is violently thrown back toward yourself. this effect can generally be avoided by observing
the following points.
a) Keep the blade sharp.
b) Keep rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
c)
DO NOT release the workpiece before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade.
d) DO NOT rip work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
e) Ensure that the riving knife is always in line with the blade. (See section 6.4)
5.3.
CROSS CUTTING
do not stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade, and keep your hands out of the line of the saw
blade.
5.3.1 clearly mark out the wood to be cut.
5.3.2 When you have completed the cross cut, the waste off-cut will be un-supported and may remain on the saw table, or may fall from the
table. Before starting therefore, consider how you will handle the off-cut.
5.3.3 When cross cutting shorter lengths of wood the mitre block can be employed to control cuts at 90
O
to the blade (see fig.4) and 45
°
to
the blade (see fig.5). (the mitre block can only be used on the left side of the blade).
WARNING! When using the mitre block, the rip fence guide should not be used as a length cutting gauge.
Therefore the
distance from the blade to the rip fence guide should be at least 8mm longer than the length of timber to be cut. Ensure that the rip
fence is parallel to the blade and firmly clamped at each end.
5.3.4 slide the mitre block onto the lower part of the rip fence guide as shown in fig.2 item 3. Place the workpiece against the mitre block
and align the marked out line on the wood with the ‘o’ mark on the scale at the front edge of the table. Advance both the block and
the workpiece towards the saw blade until it makes contact with the blade guard.
5.3.5. Plug the saw into the mains power supply and switch the saw on.
5.3.6 slowly move the workpiece forward so that the blade guard rises and the workpiece moves into the rotating blade. continue holding
work firmly whilst passing it completely through blade and the piece is cut in two.
5.3.7 Before drawing the workpiece back towards yourself, move it slightly to the side so that it is clear of the saw blade.
WARNING!
do not attempt to pick up a short off-cut before the saw blade has completely stopped.
5.3.8 If the workpiece overhangs the table remove the rip fence and mitre block and proceed as shown in fig.6. As previously stated,
consideration of how to handle larger workpieces and the off cuts should be given before commencing cutting. the marked out line on
the workpiece should be carefully aligned with the blade before switching on.
5.3.9 switch on the saw and move the workpiece under the blade guard and slowly and evenly into the rotating blade keeping an eye on the
alignment between the blade and the line marked on the timber.
Once the blade begins to cut into the timber the cut becomes
self aligning with the blade and on no account should you try to alter the line of cut
. Proceed with slow, even pressure allowing
the blade to do the cutting until the cut is complete.
fig 4.
fig 5.
fig 6.
fig 7.
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