Skil 5995 Operating Instructions Manual page 16

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RIP CUTS
The combination blade provided with your saw
is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is
cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood.
Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig. 14).
Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not
included). To attach fence, insert fence
through slots in foot to desired width as shown
and secure with the wing nut (not included).
RIP BOARD GUIDE
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence
may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp
or nail a straight piece of 1" (25 mm) lumber to
the sheet as a guide (Fig. 15). Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.