Powermatic PM2000B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual page 23

Figure 9-3
In ripping, use one hand to hold the board down
against the fence or fixture, and the other to push it
into the blade between blade and fence. If
workpiece is narrower than 6" or shorter than 12",
use a push stick or push block to push it through
between fence and blade (Figure 9-4). Never push
in a location such that the pushing hand is in line
with the blade. Move the hand serving as a hold-
down a safe distance from blade as cut nears
completion.
For very narrow ripping where a push stick cannot
be used, use a push block or auxiliary fence. Always
push the workpiece completely past the blade at the
end of a cut to minimize the possibility of a kickback.
Figure 9-4
Figure 9-5
When ripping long boards, use a support at front of
table (C, Figure 9-5), such as a roller stand, and a
support or "tailman" at the rear (D).
Never use the rip fence beyond the point where the
carriage is flush with the end of the rails.
Have the blade extend about 1/8" above top of
workpiece. Exposing the blade above this point can
be hazardous.
9.3 Resawing
Resawing is a ripping operation in which thick
boards are cut into thinner ones. Note: A band saw
is the ideal tool for resawing.
resawing, take precautions such as using an
auxiliary fence, resaw barrier or similar devices
to stabilize the workpiece and provide operator
safety.
Narrow boards up to 3" can be resawn in one pass.
Wider boards up to 6" must be resawn in two
passes.
In resawing wider boards, adjust the blade height so
as to overlap the two cuts by 1/2" as shown in Figure
9-6. Too deep a first cut can result in binding and
possible kickbacks on the second cut. Always use
the same side of the board against the fence for both
cuts.
9.4 Crosscutting
Crosscutting is where the workpiece is fed cross
grain into the saw blade using the miter gauge to
support and position the workpiece (Figure 9-7).
Crosscutting should never be done freehand, nor
should the fence be used as an end stop unless an
auxiliary block (E, Figure 9-8) is clamped to the front
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If the table saw is used for
Figure 9-6
Figure 9-7