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Ripping
Ripping Set-up Procedure
Follow these steps before ripping.
These steps must be repeated each time a
different thickness workpiece is ripped. A
kerf must be made for each different
width cut. Also see the special notes for
bevel set-up that follow this section.
1. Prepare table:
- insert solid (no kerfs) fence (Note:
Use atLriliary ]Once when blade is set
1/2 to 2"from fence (See Cutting
Aides)
- tighten table clamps.
2. Prepare blade:
- lock radial arm at 0 ° miter
- lock blade in in-tip position*
- lower blade to just clear table
- lock blade carriage desired distance
from fence. Note: Make sure wider
part of workpiece will be between
blade and fence.
* use out-rip position for rips" 12" or wider.
3. Make kerr:
a) turn saw on
b) lower blade about 1/16" into table
e) turn saw off and remove yellow
key.
4. Place workpiece parallel to and up against
blade.** Note: Workpiece will be between
blade and table front.
5. Lower hold down** to workpiece, then
raise slightly so it just clears top surface of
workpiece. Lock in place.
6. Lower riving knife to table. Lower pawls
to workpiece surface.** Move workpiece
toward ouffeed side until one set of pawls
rests level on workpiece surface, lock in
place.
** bevel set-up: see special notes, next page
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WARNING
If workpiece is pushed along fence
with kerfs, workpiece could get
caught on kerf, pinch blade and
cause kickback. Do not use cross-
cutting fence for ripping.
In-Rip Set-up
Setting Guard For Rip Cut
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