Flex FX2141R Operator's Manual page 20

RIP CUTS (FIG. 15)
The combination blade provided with your saw
is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is
cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood.
Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence. Rip
fence FLEX FT211 is available as an accessory
(not included). To attach a fence, insert the
fence through the slots in the foot to the desired
width as shown, and secure it with the thumb
screw (included in the rip fence kit).
WARNING
free movement of the lower guard and saw
blade. A rip fence contacting the lower guard or
saw blade can cause property damage and
serious personal injury.
RIP BOARD GUIDE (FIG. 16)
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence may
not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp or nail
a straight piece of 1" (25 mm) lumber to the
sheet as a guide. Use the right side of the foot
against the board guide.
WARNING
movement of the saw.
Ensure that the rip fence
does not interfere with the
Ensure that the clamps do
not interfere with the free
Fig. 15
Desired Width
of Cut
Fig. 16
Rip Board
Guide
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Rip Fence
Desired Line of Cut