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CUTTING OPERATIONS
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and
crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and with
the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either
across the width or across the grain of the workpiece.
Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely
freehand. Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and
crosscutting requires the miter gauge. Never use a rip
fence and miter gauge at the same time.
Before using the saw each and every time, check
the following:
1. Blade is tight on the arbor.
2. Bevel angle lock knob is tight.
3. If ripping, fence lock handle is tight and fence
is parallel to the blade.
4. Blade guard is in place and working properly.
5. Safety glasses are being worn.
The failure to adhere to these common safety rules,
and those printed in the front of this manual, can
greatly increase the likelihood of injury.
AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward that section of
the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the
fence. Use a push stick at all times.
Fig. X
RIPPING (FIG. X, Y)
To prevent serious injury:
• Never use the miter gauge when ripping.
• Never use more than one rip fence during a single cut.
• Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table
saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember that even
a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a
severe injury.
• Keep both hands away from the blade and path of the
blade.
• The workpiece must have a straight edge against the
fence and must not be warped, twisted, or bowed.
• DANGER - Never attempt to pull the workpiece
backwards during a cutting operation. This will cause
kickback and serious injury to the user can occur.
1. Remove the miter gauge. Secure the rip fence to the
table or if using the extension fence, set the position
and remove all other rip fences from the table..
2. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8" higher than the top
of the workpiece.
3. Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the
fence. Keep the workpiece about 1" away from the
blade.
4. Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come up to
speed.
5. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing
forward only on the workpiece section (1) that will
pass between the blade and the fence. (Fig. X)
6. Keep your thumbs off the blade top. When both of your
thumbs touch the front edge of the table (2), finish the
cut with a push stick. You can make a push stick using
the pattern on page 30.
7. The push stick (3) should always be used for any
ripping operation.
8. Continue pushing the workpiece with the push stick (3)
until it passes the blade guard and clears the rear of
the table.
9. DANGER - Never attempt to pull the workpiece
backwards during a cutting operation. This will cause
kickback and serious injury to the user can occur.
When the blade completely stops raise the anti-
kickback pawls on each side of the splitter and slide the
workpiece out.
Fig. Y
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