Porter-Cable PCB222TS Instruction Manual page 27

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cuTTINg OpErATIONS
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and
crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and the
grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either
across the width or across the grain of the workpiece.
(It is not safe to rip or crosscut by freehand). Ripping
requires the use of the rip fence, and crosscutting
requires the miter gauge. NEvEr uSE THE TWO AT
THE SAmE TImE.
WArNINg
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Before using the saw each time, check the following:
1. The blade is tightened to the arbor.
2. The blade bevel lock handle is tightened.
3. If ripping, make sure the fence is locked into
position and is parallel to the miter gauge
groove.
4. The blade guard is in place and working properly.
5. Safety glasses are worn.
Failure to adhere to these common safety rules, and
those printed in the front of this manual, can greatly
increase the likelihood of injury.
rIppINg (fIg. QQ, rr )
WArNINg
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To prevent serious injury:
Never use a miter gauge when ripping.
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Never use more than one rip fence during a
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single cut.
Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your
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table saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember
that even a careless fraction of a second is
enough to cause a severe injury.
Keep both hands away from the blade and clear
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from the path of the blade.
The workpiece must have a straight edge against
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the fence and must not be warped, twisted, or
bowed when ripping.
Rear Scale

. Remove the miter gauge and store it in the "storage"
compartment in the base of the saw.
. Secure the rip fence to the table.
3. Raise the blade so it is about /8 in. higher than the
top of the workpiece.
4. Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the
fence. Keep the workpiece away from the blade.
5. Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come to
full speed.
6. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing
forward only on the workpiece section () that will
pass between the blade and the fence. (fig. QQ)
7. Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of
your thumbs touch the front edge of the table (),
finish the cut with a push stick (3). To make an
additional push stick, use the pattern on page
(fig. QQ)
WArNINg
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AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward on the
section of the workpiece that passes between the
blade and the fence. Never perform any freehand
operations.
Fig. QQ

WArNINg
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When width or rip is narrower than 2 in. (50.8 mm)
the push stick cannot be used because the blade
guard will interfere. Use the auxiliary fence (5) and
push block (6) as shown.
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