Craftsman 113.298720 Owner's Manual page 32

RIPPING
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Position the fence to the desired WIDTH OF RIP and
lock in place.
Before starting to rip, be sure
A_ Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade.
B. Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade
C. Antikickback pawls are functioning properly
When ripping LONG BOARDS or LARGE PANEL_
always usea work support.
A simple one can be made by clamping a piece ol
plywood to a sawhorse.
BEVEL RIPPING NARROW WORK
When bevel ripping material 6 in. or narrower, use
fence on the right side of the blade ONLY. This will
provide more space between the fence and the
sawblade for use of a push stick. If the fence is
mounted to the left, the sawblade guard may _nterfere
with proper use of a push stick.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
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USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR
THRU-SAWlNG
Featherboards are not employed for thru-sawing
operations when using the miter gauge.
Feat herboards are used to keep the work in contact
with the fence and table as shown, and to heip stop
kickbacks.
Add 7-1/2 inch high flat facing board to the fence,
the full length of the fence.
Mount featherboards to fence and table as shown,
so that leading edges of featherboards will support
workpiece.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE FEATHERBOARD
AGAINST THE EDGE PRESSES ONLY ON THE
UNCUT PORTION (FORWARD OF THE BLADE). IT
MIGHT OTHERWISE PINCH THE BLADE IN THE
KERF AND CAUSE A KICKBACK.
Before starting the operation (switch "OFF" and
cutter below table surface):
(a) Install featherboards so they exert pressure on
the workpiece; be positive they are secure, and
(b} Make sure by trial that the featherboards will
stop a kickback if one should occur.
"C" CLAMPS
FEATHERBOARD
WORK SUPPORT..
"C'" CLAMPS
_FEATHERBOARD
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