Skil 5280 Manual Del Propietário página 21

Rip cuts
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.
12). Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not
included). To attach fence, insert fence through
slots in foot to desired width as shown and
secure with the wing nut (not included).
WARNING
movement of the lower guard and saw
blade . Rip fence contacting lower guard or
blade can cause property damage and serious
personal injury.
Rip board guide
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. 13). Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.
WARNING
movement of the saw .
Ensure rip fence does not
interfere with the free
Ensure the clamps do not
interfere with the free
Fig. 12
Rip Fence
Fig. 13
Desired Line
Of Cut
Wing Nut
Desired Width
Of Cut
Rip Board
Guide
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