Using The Rip Fence - skilsaw SPT99T Consignes D'utilisation/De Sécurité

Always wear hearing protec-
WARNING
tion during cutting, and gloves
when handing saw blades .

USING THE RIP FENCE

RIPPING, BEVEL RIPPING, RESAWING AND
RABBETING are performed using the RIP FENCE
together with the AUXILIARY FENCE / WORK
SUPPORT, PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK .
For your own safety, always
WARNING
observe the following safety
precautions, in addition to the safety instruc-
tions on Pages 3, 4, 5 & 6.
1 . Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without
using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when
required), 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
operations that utilize the rip fence.
4 . Make sure that the blade guard is installed for
all through sawing type cuts . Replace the
guard IMMEDIATELY following completion of
resawing, rabbeting, or dadoing operations .
Frequently check the action of the ANTIKICK-
BACK PAWLS by passing the workpiece along-
side of the spreader while saw is OFF .
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 "Maintaining Your Table Saw") .
5. Have the blade extend approximately 1/8"
above the upper surface of work piece . Addi-
tional blade exposure would increase the haz-
ard 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 THE SWITCH OFF before attempting
to free the blade .
9 . Do not reach over or behind the blade to
pull the work piece through the cut, to sup-
port long or heavy workpieces, to remove
small cut-off pieces of material, or FOR
ANY OTHER REASON .
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10 . Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off mate-
rial from the table . REMOVE them by push-
ing them OFF the table with a long stick .
Otherwise they could be thrown back at you
by the rear of the blade .
11 . Do not remove small pieces of cut-off mate-
rial 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 disconnect the power source . After the
blade has stopped turning, lift the guard and
remove the piece .
12 . If the workpiece is warped, place the CON-
CAVE side DOWN . This will prevent it from
rocking while it is being ripped .
RIP FENCE AUXILIARY FACING
When using dado accessories, an auxiliary fac-
ing board should be used . This will help prevent
damage to the aluminum fence . The facing
should be made of 3/4 inch thick wood (Fig. 47).
Parts Required:
3/4" thick wood board (solid or plywood) cut
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to size.
Two (2) clamps .
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The facing is made to the same height (2-3/4")
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as the fence and can work with the blade
guard system 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 .
FIG. 47