Auxiliary Fence - RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
CUTTING AIDS
See Figure 41.
Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece
through the blade. They can be made in various sizes and
shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project. The
stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90˚ notch
in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end.
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Be sure the screw is recessed. Use it
on non-through cuts.

AUXILIARY fENCE

An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between
the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and use an
auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or thinner.
hOW TO MAKE AND ATTACh AN AUXILIARY
fENCE (fOR RIP CUTTING ThIN
WORKPIECE)
See Figure 42.
An auxiliary fence may be made for the saw by cutting a
piece of wood to 3/4 in. thick, 3-1/2 in. wide, and 31 in. long.
To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:
 Drill two countersunk holes in the locations shown.
WARNING:
When mounting an auxiliary fence face, position
mounting hardware beyond arrows at right and
left. Keep fasteners away from blade.
 Slide two T-bolts (not included) into the rip fence groove
beyond the arrows at right and left of the label on the rip
fence.
 Match the T-bolts to the holes in the auxiliary fence and
secure it to the rip fence with a washer and nut.
 Ensure that the auxiliary fence is securely attached before
use.
hOW TO MAKE A jIG (fOR RIP CUTTING
NARROW WORKPIECE)
See Figure 43.
If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to
the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.
To make a jig:
 Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and
secure from the underside using recessed screws.
 Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.
To use a jig:
 Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the jig and against the stop.
 Holding the jig handle and using a push block, make the
rip cut as described later in this section.
PUSH BLOCKS
aUXILIarY
fenCe
31 in .
3/ 4 in .
nUT waSHer
STOP
30
PUSH STICKS
T-BOLT
rIP
fenCe
3- 1/ 2 in .
HandLe
jIg
Fig. 41
Fig. 42
jIg
Fig. 43