Using Featherboards For Thru Sawing - Craftsman Contractor 113.29884 Owner's Manual

CUTT|NG PANELS
When cutting panels (whenever fence is positioned
outside of table surfacet, ALWAYS use the AUX-
ILIARY PANEL/WORK SUPPORT.
1. Unlock fence and raise rear end.
2. Position AUXILIARY FENCE/WORK SUPPORT
as shown and attach it with two "C" clamps.
AUXILIARY PANEL/
_._WORK SUPPORT
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USING FEATHERBOARDS FOR
NON-THRU SAWING
Featherboards are not employed during non thru-
sawing operations when using the miter gauge.
Use featherboards for all other non "thru-sawing"
operations (when sawbtade guard must be
removed_. Featherboards are used to keep the work
in contact with the fence and table as shown, an_ to
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 until cut is complete, and the workpiece
/
has been pushed completely past the cutter
(sawblade. dado head molding head. etc.) with a
pushstick, as in ripp,ng.
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
Replace the sawblade guard as soon as the non
thru-sawing operation is complete
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