Makita 2708 Instruction Manual page 15

Ripping
Ripping i s the lengthwise cutting of a
board.
*When ripping stock over 6" wide:
Feed the work forward with the hand on
the rip fence side. Use the other hand t o
hold the work in position against the rip
fence.
Always use a push stick for this type of
workpiece.
*When ripping stock 2-1/2" - 6" wide:
*When ripping stock less than 2-1/2" wide:
The push stick will strike the guard,
so
an
auxiliary fence and push block must be
used. Clamp auxiliary fence to rip fence
in two locations.
When workpiece reaches position 1" in-
side the table, rest push block on
it
and
feed through until cut is completed.
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