Ripping; Bevel Ripping; Using Featherboards For Thru-Sawing - Craftsman 113.298760 Owner's Manual

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Ripping
A cutting operation along J.helength 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 property=
When ripping LONG BOARDS or LARGE PANELS,
always use a work support
A simple one can be made by clamping a piece of
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 interfere
with proper use of a push stick
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR
THRU-SAWING
Featherboards are not employed for thru-sawing
operations 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
kickbacks.
Add 7-1/2 inch high flat facing board to the fence,
the fult 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 wilt
stop a kickback if one should occur.
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"C" CLAMPS /
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CLAMPS
FEATHERBOARD
WORK SUPPORT.
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