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Clamp the featherboard to the front table, so
that the angled edge of the featherboard is
against the workpiece on the infeed side of
the blade. Do not clamp the featherboard
against the cut off part (out-feed side) of
the workpiece. If clamped to the outfeed
side, the featherboard can squeeze the
kerf closed, put binding pressure on the
blade, and cause kickback.
Straight Edge for Irregular Workpiece
WARNING
If you try to rip an irregular workpiece,
it could bind blade and cause kick-
back.
If the workpiece you want to rip does not
have a straight edge, attach a straight-edged
board to the workpiece:
a) place irregular side of workpiece against
fence
b) put straight-edged board on top of work-
piece and against fence
c) tack straight edged board to work piece.
Note: Straight-edged board must not extend beyond
leading end of workpiece and should cover workpiece
width only enough to pass between blade and fence.
Note: Use fence at least as high as combined
heights of workpiece and straightedged board.
O.S.H.A. Requirements
If this radial arm saw is to be used in a com-
mercial setting it must be outfitted to meet
O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) standards. To meet these
standards optional accessories may have to
be purchased. Contact RIDGID at 1-800-4-
RIDGID if you need help purchasing these
accessories.
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