RIDGID TS3650 - Manual (Page 63)

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Using Featherboards for Thru-
Sawing
Featherboards are not employed for
thru-sawing operations when using the
miter gauge.
Featherboards are used to keep the
work in contact with the fence and table
as shown, and to help stop kickbacks.
Use the T-slots in the rip fence to attach
a 7-1/2" high flat facing board, the full
length of the fence, as shown.
Mount featherboards to facing board and
table as shown, so that leading edges of
featherboards will support workpiece.
Before starting the operation (switch
“OFF” and blade below table surface):
WARNING: Make sure the feath-
erboard against the edge presses
only on the uncut portion (in front
of the blade). It might otherwise
pinch the blade in the kerf and
cause a kickback.
WARNING: Always use push
blocks, push sticks and
featherboards when making non-
through cuts to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Featherboard
Facing
Board
Work
Support
Workpiece Featherboard
Push Stick
Using Featherboards for Non
Thru-Sawing
Featherboards are not employed
during non thru-sawing operations
when using the miter gauge.
Use featherboards for all other non
thru-sawing operations (when
sawblade guard must be removed).
Featherboards are used to keep the
work in contact with the fence and
table as shown and to stop kickbacks.
Use the T-slots in the rip fence to
attach a 7-1/2" high flat facing board,
the full length of the fence, as shown.
1. Install featherboards so they exert
pressure on the workpiece; be
positive they are securely attached.
2. Make sure by trial that the feather-
boards will stop a kickback if one
should occur.
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