2. Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a
straight edge in order to make sliding contact with tire
fence. Also, the work must make solid contact with the
table, so that it will not wobble. Provide a straight edge,
even if this means temporarily nailing of an auxiliary
_traight-edged board to the work. If the workpiece is
warped, turn the hollow side down.
3. Always use the saw guard and make sure the spreader is
correctly aligned with the saw kerf and antikickback
pawls properly adjusted. Wood cut with the grain tends
to spring the kerf closed and bind the blade and a
kickback could occur.
4.
6.
Stand a little to one side of center to be clear of work
n case of kickback.
When ripping short or narrow work, always use a push
_tick applied to the section of the workpiece between
the blade and fence . . . push the work past the blade so
t is clear of the blade. This procedure will minimize the
_ossibility of kickbacks.
In-Ripping. The radial arm and bevel are indexed at 0° and
locked, but the yoke is turned g0-degrees in a clockwise
direction (viewed from above) from the crosscut position.
Tht_s, when standing in front of the saw, the blade would
be ,otatmg counterclockwise. After positioning the guard
and antikickback mechanism the workpiece is fed from the
right hand side of the saw. The "Blade In-Rip" scale is on
the right-hand side of radial arm.
Out-Ripping. Tbe radial arm and bevel are indexed at 0°
and locked, but the yoke is turned 90*degrees in a
counterclockwise direction (viewed from above), from the
crosscut position. When standing in front of the saw, blade
would be rotating clockwise. After positioning the guard
and antikickback mechanism the workpiece is fed from the
left-hand side of the saw. The"Blade Out-Rip" scale is on
the left hand side of radial arm.
OPERATION No. 6 - BEVEL RIPPING
Bewg ripping is either in-ripping or out-ripping as described
above, except thf_'saw blade is tilted out of perpendicular to
[he saw table surface. The radial arm is indexed at 0 ° and
locked, the bevel is set to the desired beveI angle and the
yol. e is positioned for in-ripping (saw blade at rear) or
out r_pping (saw blade at front), as required All
requirements and observations applicable to normal iipping
op,_ations also apply to bevel ripping.
DADOING
Instructions for operating the Dado Head are contained in
booklet furnished with the Dado Head.
The saw a_bor is designed for dado heads up to 13/16
inches wide. Do not install a wider dado head on the arbor.
Take several pas_es if required dado cut exceeds 13/1 6 inch.
Whin installing the dado head on the arbor, ALWAYS
install the inside "loose collar" first. Be sure the teeth of
the chippers are placed to fall in blade gullets, and chippers
are approximately equally spaced around the arbor.
DO NOT install the outside loose collar. Make sure the
arbor nut bstight. Install the arbor nut directly against the
outer blade of dado head.
For best results and to avoid excessive load on the motor,
NEVER CUT A 13/16" WIDE DADO, DEEPER THAN
3/4"' IN ONE PASS.
MOLDING/SANDING
Instructions for operating the Molding Head are contained
in a booklet furnished with the Molding Head.
For use of Molding Head Cutter or Drum Sander with saw
arbor vertical the rear table requires an opening (next to
rear face of fence) for clearance. Cut this opening as shown.
REAR TABLE _ _ b3"r_ J 12-1/2"
For top-side rabbeting or molding in the in-rip position,
relieve the fence by positioning the cutting tool at the
desired location on the arm, locking the Carriage Lock
Knob, and lowering the cutting tool slowly into the fence
remove only as much material from the fence as is
necessary.
NEVER USE A DADO HEAD OR MOLDING HEAD WITH THE SAW ARBOR VERTICAL WITHOUT INSTALLING AND
ADJUSTING A MOLDING HEAD/DADO GUARD. FOR TOP-SIDE DADOING OR MOLDING, INSTALL AND ADJUST
THE SAWBLADE GUARD AND ANTIKICKBACK ASSEMBLY FOR RIPPING OR CROSSCUTTING AS APPROPRIATE.
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