Using Featherboards For Thru Sawing; Resawing - Craftsman 113.298090 Owner's Manual

USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR THRU
SAWmNG
Featherboards are NOT employed for thru-sawing op-
erations when using the Miter Gauge.
Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with
the Fence and table as shown, and to help stop kick-
backs.
Add 7-1/2 inch Mgh flat facing board tothe Fence, the full
length of the Fence.
Mount Featherboards to Fence and table as shown, so
that leading edges of Featherboards wil! support work-
piece.
WARNING: Make sure the Featherboard against
the edge presses only on the uncut position (in
front of the blade). Btmight othenNise pinch the
blade i the kerr and cause a kickback.
Before starting the operation (switch "OFF" and cutter
below tabte surface):
1. install Featherboards so they exert pressure on the
workpiece; be positive they are secure, and
2. Make sure by trial that the Featherboards will stop a
kickback if one should occur.
RESAWaNG
RESAWING is a thru-sawing cut made by ripping a piece
of wood through its thickness Do not attempt to resaw
BOWED or WARPED material.
NOTE: To RESAW a piece of wood wider than 3-3/8
inches, it will be necessary to remove the blade guard
and usethe Auxiliary Fence/Work Support. (See"WORK
HELPERS").
Clamp it to the table so that the workpiece will SLIDE
EASILY but not TILT or MOVE SIDEWAYS without
BINDING between the two Fences.
Do not clamp directly to the bottom edge ot the table
because the "swivel" of the clamp will not grip properly.
Place a small block of wood between the bottom edge of
the table and the "C" clamp.
WARNING: For your own safety
1. DO not "Back up" (reverse feeding) while
resawing becausethis could cause a kickback,
2. Make first pass to a depth slightly more than
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WARNING: Install Blade Guard immediately upon
completion of the resawing operation.