Using The Rip Fence; Additional Safety Instructions For Rip Cuts; Ripping - RIDGID TS2424 Owner's Manual

Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Using the Rip Fence

Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing and rabbeting are per-
formed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary
fence/work support, push stick or push block.
WARNING: For your own safety, read and always
observe all safety precautions listed in manual and
on saw.

Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts

• Never use the miter gauge when ripping
• Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 or more
inches from the blade.
• When thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push
block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2
inches from the blade.
• Never thru-saw rip cuts narrower than 1/2 inch.
• Never rip anything shorter than 10" long.
• When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end
of the workpiece must be square. A push stick or block
against an uneven end could slip off or push the work-
piece away from the fence.

Ripping

Definition: Cutting operation along the length of the work-
piece.
Position the fence to the desired width of rip and lock in
place.
Before starting to rip, be sure:
1. Rip fence is parallel to sawblade.
2. Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade.
3. Anti-kickback pawls are functioning properly.
When ripping long boards or large panels, always use a
work support. A simple support can be made by clamping
a piece of plywood to a sawhorse.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of kickback, push
forward only on the part of the workpiece that will
pass between the blade and the fence.
Keep your hands out of the blade path.
Feed the workpiece by pushing forward only on the part
of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the
fence.
Stop your left thumb at the front edge of the table. Finish
the cut with the appropriate pusher.
• A featherboard can help guide the workpiece. (See
"Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru-
Sawing" section.)
• Always use featherboards for any non thru-sawing rip
type cuts. (See "Basic Saw Operations-Using Feather-
boards for Non Thru-sawing" section)
Before Starting:
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade,
make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade.
• Before thru-sawing, check the anti-kickback pawls. the
pawls must stop a kickback once it has started.
Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points
become dull.
• Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may
be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually
quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may
not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially careful in
your setup and cutting procedures.
While Thru-sawing:
• To reduce the risk of kickbacks and slips into the blade,
always push forward on the section of the workpiece
between the sawblade and the rip fence. Never push
forward on the piece being cut off.
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