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rip cutting
the Model g0493 has the capability of rip cut-
ting full size panels (figure 70). the sliding table
removes the burden of sliding a large and heavy
panel over a stationary table surface.
figure 70. rip cutting with the sliding table.
this saw also has the capability of rip cutting
smaller boards, using the machine as a traditional
table saw (figure 71). smaller, lighter boards
are easier to slide across the stationary cast iron
table surface to the right of the saw blade.
figure 71. traditional rip cutting.
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determine which cutting operation will be best
suited for the workpiece to be ripped.
— to use the sliding table, read the instruc-
tions titled "rip Cutting w/sliding table."
— to use the machine as a traditional table
saw, skip ahead to "rip Cutting w/rip
Fence."
rip cutting with sliding table
1.
drop the crosscut fence into the center stud
hole and rotate it until the block shown in
figure 72 touches the 90° stop bolt.
2.
Check to make sure the fence is at 90˚ and
adjust it as described in squaring crosscut
fence to blade on page 53 if necessary.
Block
figure 72. Crosscut fence mounting locations.
3.
slide the protection block next to the blade
teeth to calibrate the scale, then tighten the
lock knob.
note: The scale will not be accurate if the
protection block is cut.
4.
set a flip stop to the desired width-of-cut.
5.
position the blade guard to the correct height
for your workpiece.
6.
load the workpiece onto the table saw. the
set up should look similar to figure 70.
7.
take all the necessary safety precautions,
then perform the cutting operation.
g0493 14" sliding table saw
90° stop Bolt
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