Rip Fence - Altendorf WA 80 Operator's Manual

Rip fence

3.5.3 Rip fence
Fig. 3-5: Flat position of the extension fence
Adjustment
For parallel cutting the rip fence is set to the desired
dimension. The dimension set is read off via the
edge of the aluminum profile bar. The scale can be
adjusted in accordance with the relevant tool thick-
ness after the clamping screw has been released.
For cuts less than 120 mm wide the material
must be fed with a push stick and the extended
fence must be in a flat position.
The dimension scale can be adjusted to the individ-
ual tool thickness after releasing the knurled screw.
The extended fence of the rip fence is adjustable in
the cutting direction and in the profile height. It is
clamped in the desired position using a star knob
screw.
Crosscutting
For crosscutting shorter workpieces, for removal
(e.g. tenon cutting) or other procedures in which
pieces falling off could jam between fence and saw
blade, the extension fence is pulled far enough for-
ward for its rear end to be in front of the saw blade.
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Fig. 3-6: Extension fence height adjustment
Flat and narrow workpieces
When handling flat and narrow workpieces the flat
extension fence is used. This gives more space to
guide the workpiece and the fence can be posi-
tioned closer to the saw blade, especially when the
saw blade is tilted, without hitting the safety hood..
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