Ripping - RIDGID TS 2400 Operator's Manual

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Ripping

Definition: Cutting operation along the
length of the workpiece.
Position the fence to the desired width of
rip and lock in place.
Before starting to rip, be sure:
1. Rip fence is parallel to sawblade.
2. Spreader is properly aligned with saw-
blade.
3. Anti-kickback pawls are functioning
properly.
When ripping long boards or large panels,
always use a work support. A simple sup-
port can be made by clamping a piece of
plywood to a sawhorse.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
kickback, push forward only on
the part of the workpiece that
will pass between the blade and
the fence.
Keep your hands out of the blade path.
Feed the workpiece by pushing forward
only on the part of the workpiece that will
pass between the blade and the fence.
Stop your left thumb at the front edge of
the table. Finish the cut with the appropri-
ate pusher.
Use the micro-adjust mechanism to make
fine adjustments to the rip fence. To move
the rip fence push in on the micro-adjust
knob and rotate.
Once the trailing end is on the table:
When "width of rip" is 2" or wider, use the
push stick to push the work all the way
past the blade.
Push Stick
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Feed
Force
Blade
Path