Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 - Manual (Page 34)

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
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Ripping
Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of the
wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood,
ripping simply means cutting down the length of the
workpiece. For ripping, a wider blade is better. In most
ripping applications, a standard raker tooth style will be
sufficient (refer to Blade.Information on Page.37).
To.make.a.rip.cut,.do.these.steps:
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut on
your workpiece and lock the fence in place.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the correct
height.
3. After all safety precautions have been met, turn
the bandsaw ON and wait for the blade to reach full
speed.
4. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and
continue with the cut until the blade is completely
through the workpiece.
. Figure.42 shows a typical ripping operation.
Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a push
stick to protect your fingers.
NEVER.place.fingers.or.hands.in.the.
line.of.cut..In.the.event.that.something.
unexpected.happens,.your.hands.or.
fingers.may.be.pulled.into.the.blade..
ALWAYS.use.a.push.stick.when.ripping.
narrow.pieces..Failure.to.follow.these.
warnings.may.result.in.serious.personal.
injury!
Figure.42. Example of ripping.