Rip Cutting - SawStop ICS31240-50 Owner's Manual

Using Your Saw

10. Rip Cutting:

Rip cutting or cutting with the grain of the workpiece must be performed with a rip fence to support and guide
the workpiece. The miter gauge should not be used when making rip cuts. The blade guard should be used
for all through cuts.
To begin, make sure the motor
is off and the blade is completely
stopped. Tilt the blade to the
desired tilt angle and adjust the
blade elevation to about
above the workpiece. Position
the rip fence for the desired rip
width and lock the fence in place.
Refer to the owner's manual that
accompanied your rip fence for
instructions on using your fence.
WARNING! A rip fence must always be used when making rip cuts. Never
perform a ripping operation freehand or a serious injury may result.
Position the workpiece flat on the table and flush against the side of the rip fence. Turn on the motor. Use both
hands to push the workpiece smoothly toward the blade, as shown in Figs. 42 and 43. It is important to always
maintain at least 6 inches between your hands and the blade. If your hand farthest from the fence comes within
6 inches of the blade, remove that hand from the workpiece and continue the cut using the other hand or with
both hands near the fence. If your hand closest to the fence also comes within 6 inches of the blade, remove
that hand and use the included push stick to finish the cut. (See page 77 for instructions on making additional
push sticks.)
If your cut requires the fence to be positioned too close to the blade to use a push stick, use an auxiliary fence
and push block to make the cut. (See pages 79 and 78 for instructions on making an auxiliary fence and push
block.) In this case, clamp the auxiliary fence to the rip fence and slide the workpiece along the auxiliary fence.
When your hand comes within 6 inches of the blade, remove your hand from the workpiece and finish the cut
using the push block.
WARNING! To reduce the chance of a serious injury, always use a push
stick or push block when your hand comes within 6 inches of the blade.
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