Ripping; Bevel Ripping - Craftsman 113.298722 Owner's Manual

basic saw operation
RIPPING
Ripping - A cutting or shaping operation along the
length of the workpiece.
Positionthe Fence to the desired WIDTH OF RIP and
lock in place.
Before starting to dp, be sure:
1. Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade:
2. Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade.
3. Anti-Kickback Pawls are functioning properly.
When ripping LONG BOARDS or LARGE PANELS,
always use a work support.
A simple one can be made by clamping a piece of
plywood to a sawhorse.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR THRU
SAWING
Featherboards are NOT employed for thru-sawing
operations when using the Miter Gauge.
Featherbaords are used to keep thework in contact with
the Fence and table as shown, and to help stop kick-
backs.
Add 7-1/2 inches high flat facing boardtothe Fence, the
full length of the Fence.
Mount Featherboards to Fence and table as shown, so
that leading edges of Featherboards will support work-
piece.
I WARNING: Make sure the Featherboard against I
the edge presses only on the uncut porUon (for-
ward of the blade). It might otherwise Inch the
blade in the kerf and cause a kickback.
Before starting the operation (switch "OFF" and cutter
below table sudace):
1. Install Featherboards so they exert pressure on the
workpiece; be positive theyare secure, and
2. Make sure by trialthat the Featherboards will stop a
kickback if one should occur.
"'C" CLAMPS
FEATHERBOARD
WORK SUPPORT
FEATHERBOARD
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