Ripping - Bosch GTS1031 Operating Instructions Manual

RIPPING
RIPPING is known as cutting a piece of wood with
the grain, or lengthwise. This is done using the rip
fence. 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. Riving knife is properly aligned with sawblade.
C. Antikickback pawls are functioning properly.
When ripping LONG BOARDS or LARGE PANELS,
always use an auxiliary work support (Fig. 49).
When ripping a workpiece that is less than 3/16 inch
thick, always use auxiliary fence described in rip
fence auxiliary facing section (page 29).
REVEL RIPPING
When bevel ripping material 6" or narrower, use
fence on the right side of the blade ONLY. This will
provide more space between the fence and the saw-
blade 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.
When "WIDTH OF RIP" is 6" and WIDER use your
RIGHT hand to feed the workpiece, use LEFT hand
ONLY to guide the workpiece ... do not FEED the
workpiece with the left hand (Fig. 49).
When "WIDTH OF RIP" is 2" to 6" wide USE THE
PUSH STICK 1 to feed the work (Fig. 50).
When WIDTH OF RIP is NARROWER than 2" the
Push Stick CANNOT be used because the guard will
interfere ... USE the AUXiLiARY FENCE, and
PUSH BLOCK.
Attach auxiliary fence 2 to rip fence with two "C"
clamps (Fig. 51).
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is approx.
1" from the front edge of the table. Continue to feed
using the PUSH BLOCK 3 on top of auxiliary fence
UNTIL THE CUT IS COMPLETE (Fig. 52).
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