Using Featherboards For Thru-Sawing - Craftsman Contractor 113.299112 Owner's Manual

USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR
THRU-SAW_NG
Featherboards are not employed for thru sawing oper-
ations when using the miter gauge,
Featherboards are used to keep the Work in contact
with the fence and table as shown, and to help st(_;p
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 work,-
piece.
l WARNING: Make sure the featherboatd against
the edge presses only on the uncut portion (for-
ward of the blade), it might otherwise pinch the
blade in the kerr and cause a kickback.
Before starting the operation (turn switch "OFF" and
lower 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 wit stop a
kickback if one should occur.
"C"CLAMPS
FEATHERBOARD
WORK SUPPORT
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FEATHERBOARD
"C"CLAMPS
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WARNING: To avoid kickback push forward only
on the part of the workpiece that will pass
between the blade and the fence.
Keep your hands out of the saw blade path and push
the worKpiece forward until the trailing end is on top of
the table, Stop your thumbs at the front edge of the
table, Finish the cut with the appropriate work helper, a
push stick or push block.
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