Delta 36-960 Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 23)

When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same

length, a block of wood (B), can be clamped to the fence

and used as a cut-off gage as shown in Fig. 80. It is

import ant that this block of wood always be positioned in

front of the saw blade as shown. Once the cut-of f length is

determined, secure the fence and use the miter gage to

feed the work into the cut.

This block of wood allows the cut-of f piece to move freely

along the t able surface without binding between the fence

and the saw blade, thereby lessening the possibility of

kickback and injury to the operator.

RIPPING

Ripping is the operation of making a lengthwise cut

through a board, as shown in Fig. 81, and the rip fence (A)

is used to position and guide the work. One edge of the

work rides against the rip fence while the flat side of the

board rest s on the t able. Since the work is pushed along

the fence, it must have a straight edge and make solid

cont act with the t able. The saw guard must be used. The

guard has anti-kickback fingers to prevent kickback, and a

splitter to prevent the wood from closing behind the blade.

Start the motor and advance the work holding it down and

against the fence. Never st and in the line of the saw cut

when ripping. Hold the work with both hands and push it

along the fence and into the saw blade as shown in Fig.

81. The work can then be fed through the saw blade with

one or two hands. Af ter the work is beyond the saw blade

and anti-kickback fingers, the hand is removed from the

work. When this is done the work will either st ay on the

table, tilt up slightly and be caught by the rear end of the

guard or slide of f the t able to the floor . Alternately, the feed

can continue to the end of the t able, af ter which the work

is lif ted and brought back along the out side edge of the

fence. The cut-of f stock remains on the t able and is not

touched with the hands until the saw blade is stopped,

unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal. When

ripping boards longer than three feet, it is recommended

that a work support be used at the rear of the saw to keep

the workpiece from falling of f the saw t able.

If the ripped work is less than 4 inches wide, a push stick

should always be used to complete the feed, as shown in

Fig. 82. The push stick can easily be made from scrap

material as explained in the section CONSTRUCTING A

PUSH STICK. When ripping stock 2 inches or narrower,

assemble an auxiliary wood facing to the fence, as

explained in the section USING AUXILIARY WOOD

FACING ON RIP FENCE and use a push stick.

USING ACCESSORY MOULDING

CUTTERHEAD

Moulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the

work. Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead in the

circular saw is a fast, safe and clean operation. The many

Fig. 81

Fig. 82

Fig. 83

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