Ripping - Craftex CX Series User Manual

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6. Slip the new belt over the motor
pulley then push the belt inwards
and roll it onto the arbor pulley
until it is centered on both
pulleys.
7. Check the belt tension as (see
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
instruction)
8. Re-install the dust hood, fixing
plate and motor cover, ensuring
all fasteners are tight.
TYPES OF CUTS
WARNING!!!
Always wear safety glasses, a respirator
and hearing protection when operating
your table saw.

RIPPING

Ripping is the operation of cutting a
wood plank or plywood sheet lengthwise
(with the grain) to reduce its width. To
rip stock, hold the work with both hands
pushing it into the blade and firmly
against the fence simultaneously for a
straight cut.
 Never rip or cut wood without
using the fence or miter gauge,
this will help to avoid kickback.
 Always use the blade guard and
splitter assembly when cutting
wood. The anti-kickback fingers
and splitter prevent the saw "kerf"
(the slit cut by the blade) from
closing and binding on the blade.
This can overload and stall the
motor. It may also the blade to lift
and eject the work piece towards
the front of the saw at high
speeds. The blade guard will
keep your fingers clear of the
blade and reduce the amount of
sawdust ejected.
 Some ripping operations require
the removal of the splitter &blade
guard assembly. Be sure to
replace it for regular cutting.
 When
operation, the work piece will
either remain on the table, tilt up
to be caught on the guard, or fall
to the floor. The waste material
that stays on the saw should only
be removed when the saw is
stopped.
enough to be safely removed
immediately)
 When ripping a narrow work
piece use a push stick to feed it
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completing the
(unless it is large
rip