SawStop 3.0HP - Manual (Page 55)

SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 53
Using Y
our
Saw
Using Your Saw
Rip Cutting
Rip cutting or cutting with the grain of the workpiece must be performed with a rip fence to support and guide
the workpiece. The miter gauge should not be used when making rip cuts. The blade guard should be used
for all through cuts.
WARNING! A rip fence must always be used when making rip cuts. Never
perform a ripping operation freehand or a serious injury may result.
Position the workpiece fl at on the table and fl ush against the side of the rip fence. Turn on the motor. Use both
hands to push the workpiece smoothly toward the blade, as shown in Fig. 81 and Fig. 85 on page 55. It is
important to always maintain at least 6 inches between your hands and the blade. If your hand that is closest to
the blade comes within 6 inches of the blade, remove that hand from the workpiece and continue the cut using
the hand that is closest to the fence or with both hands near the fence. If your hand closest to the fence also
comes within 6 inches of the blade, remove that hand and use a push stick to fi nish the cut. A push stick is a
tool that is used to push the work piece forward to make a cut while allowing the user to keep their hands at a
safe distance from the blade. (See page 94 for instructions on making a push stick.)
To begin, make sure the motor is off and the blade is completely stopped. Tilt the blade to the desired tilt angle
and adjust the blade elevation to about
1
⁄
8
inch above the workpiece. Position the rip fence for the desired rip
width and lock the fence in place. Refer to the owner’s manual that accompanied your rip fence for instructions
on using your fence.
Fig. 81