Woodstock SHOP FOX W1824 - Manual (Page 52)

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Using the Auxiliary Fence and Push Block
1. Place the auxiliary fence on the table and clamp it
to the fence at both ends, then adjust the distance
between the auxiliary fence and the blade—this
determines how wide the workpiece will be ripped
(see Figure 78).
2. Install the blade guard, then secure the spreader
pawls in the upright position, as shown in Figure 41
on Page 29, so they do not interfere with the push
block lip.
3. Place the workpiece 1" behind the blade and evenly
against the table and the auxiliary fence, as shown
in Figure 79.
4. Turn the saw ON, then begin ripping the workpiece
using a push stick for side support.
5. As the workpiece nears the end of the cut, place
the push block on the auxiliary fence with the lip
directly behind the workpiece, then release the push
stick just before the blade.
6. Guide the workpiece the rest of the way through the
cut with the push block, as shown in Figure 80.
Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to come to
a complete stop before removing the cut-off piece.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Workpiece
Cutting
Width
Blade
Auxilliary Fence
Figure 78. Adjusted distance between the
blade and auxiliary fence.
Auxilliary Fence
Blade
Workpiece
Push Stick
for Side
Support
Blade Path
Push
Block
Figure 79. Setup in preparation for
ripping.
Release
Push Stick
Before Blade
Figure 80. Performing the rip cut.
Keep the blade guard installed and in the down
position. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury or death.