RIP CUTS (FIG. 14)
The combination blade provided with your
saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping
is cutting lengthwise with the grain of the
wood. Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence
(Fig. 14). Rip Fence is available as an
accessory (not included). To attach a fence,
insert the fence through the slots in the foot
to desired the width, as shown, and secure it
with the wing nut (not included).
WARNING
with the free movement of the lower guard
and saw blade. A rip fence contacting the
lower guard or saw blade can cause property
damage and serious personal injury.
RIP BOARD GUIDE (FIG. 15)
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence
may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp
or nail a straight piece of 1" (25 mm) lumber
to the sheet as a guide (Fig. 15). Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.
WARNING
free movement of the saw.
WARNING
SERVICE
WARNING
personnel may result in misplacing of internal
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Ensure
that
the
fence does not interfere
Ensure that the clamps
do not interfere with the
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Preventive
maintenance
performed by unauthorized
Fig. 14
Desired
Width of Cut
rip
Fig. 15
Rip Board Guide
Maintenance
wires and components which could cause
serious hazard. We recommend that all tool
service be performed by a SKILSAW Factory
Service Center or Authorized SKILSAW Service
Station.
Rip Fence
Desired Line
of Cut