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10.2.4
Ripping
CAUTION:
When ripping, remove the Mitre gauge from the table.
When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide adequate support behind the table.
DO NOT allow a long board to move or shift on the table. This will cause the blade to bind
and increase the possibility of kickback and personal injury. The support should be at the
same height as the table.
1.
Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thickness of the workpiece. To make this
adjustment, refer to the section title
d “Adjusting the depth of cut”.
2.
Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip and secure in place by tightening the
clamping screw (A). Before ripping, make sure the two screws of the rip fence holder are
secured. If it is not secured enough, retighten it.
3.
Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into the blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider, carefully use one hand to feed the workpiece.
Use another hand to hold the workpiece in position against the rip fence. (Fig. 59)
(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm
–
150 mm wide, use the push stick to feed the workpiece.
(Fig. 60)
(3) When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm, the push stick cannot be used because the
push stick will strike the blade guard. Use the auxiliary fence and push block. Attach the
auxiliary fence to the rip fence with two “C” clamps. (Fig. 61)
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is about 25 mm from the front edge of the top table.
Continue to feed using the push block on the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is complete.
(Fig. 62)
10.2.5
Cross cutting (Fig. 63)
CAUTION:
When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence from the table.
When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide adequate support to the sides of
the table. The support should be at the same height as the table.
Always keep hands away from the path of blade.
10.2.6
Mitre gauge
Use the Mitre gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Secure the knob on the Mitre gauge carefully.
Avoid creep of workpiece and gauge by firm work-holding arrangement, especially when
cutting at an angle.
NEVER hold or grasp the intended “cut
-
off” portion of the workpiece.
10.2.7
Use of Mitre gauge (Fig. 64)
Slide the Mitre gauge into the thick grooves in the table. Loosen the knob on the gauge and
align to desired angle (0° to 60°). Bring stock flush up against fence and feed gently forward
into the blade.
10.2.8
Auxiliary wood facing (Mitre gauge) (Fig. 65)
To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the Mitre gauge with an auxiliary fence board.
Fasten with bolts/ nuts after drilling holes, but fasteners must not protrude from the face board.
