Using The Rip Fence - Bosch GTS1031 Operating Instructions Manual

USING THE RIP FENCE
RIPPING, BEVEL RIPPING, RESAWING AND
RABBETING are performed using the RIP FENCE
together with the AUXILIARY FENCE / WORK SUP-
PORT, PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK.
For your own safety, always ob-
__ serve the following safety precau-
tions in addition to the safety instructions on Pages
2,3,4&5.
1. Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without
using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when re-
quired) because the blade could bind in the cut
and cause a KICKBACK.
2. Always lock the rip fence securely when in use.
3. Remove miter gauge from table during any oper-
ations which utilize the rip fence.
4. Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru-
sawing type cuts. Replace the guard IMMEDI-
ATELY following completion of resawing,
rabbeting, or dadoing operations.
Frequently check the action of the ANTIKICKBACK
PAWLS by passing the workpiece alongside of the
spreader while saw is OFR
Pull the workpiece TOWARD you. If the PAWLS do
not DIG into the workpiece and HOLD it ... the pawls
must be REPLACED or SHARPENED. (See "Main-
tenance" on Page 34 & 35).
5. Have blade extend approximately 1/8" above top
of workpiece. Additional blade exposure would in-
crease the hazard potential.
6. Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case
of a KICKBACK. Stand to either side of the blade.
7. Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of
the path of the blade.
8. If the blade stalls or stops while cutting, TURN
SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the
blade.
9. Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the
workpiece through the cut ... to support long or
heavy workpieces ... to remove small cut-off
pieces of material or FOR ANY OTHER REA-
SON.
10. Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off material
from the table. REMOVE them by pushing
them OFF the table with a long stick. Other-
wise they could be thrown back at you by the
rear of the blade.
11. Do not remove small pieces of cut-off material
that may become TRAPPED inside the blade
guard while the saw is RUNNING. THiS
COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS or cause
a KICKBACK. Turn the saw OFF and discon-
nect power source. After the blade has stopped
turning, lift the guard and remove the piece.
12. If workpiece is warped, place the CONCAVE
side DOWN. This will prevent it from rocking
while it is being ripped.
RIP FENCE AUXILIARY FACING
When using dado accessories, an auxiliary facing
board should be used. This will help prevent dam-
age to the aluminum fence. The facing should be
made of 3/4 inch thick wood (Fig. 48).
Parts Required:
3/4" thick wood board (solid or plywood) cut to
size.
Two (2) clamps.
The facing is made to the same height (2-3/4") as
the fence and can work with the blade guard sys-
tem in place when moving the fence to contact the
blade. Use two clamps to clamp the 3/4 inch thick
wood board to the rip fence.
NOTE: The auxiliary facing board, should also be
used when cutting material less than 3/16" thick.
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