Cutting Aids; Auxiliary Fence - RIDGID R4513 Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATION

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure 30.
Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a
workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making
non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a
push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands
do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade. They can be
made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and
used in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than
the workpiece, with a 90˚ notch in one end and shaping for
a grip on the other end.
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and
all non-through cuts.
CAUTION:
Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed
to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

AUXILIARY FENCE

An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between
the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and use an
auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or thinner.
HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY
FENCE (FOR RIP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE)
See Figure 31.
An auxiliary fence may be made for the saw by cutting a
piece of wood to 3/4 in. thick, 2-3/4 in. wide, and 24 in. long.
To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:
 Drill two countersunk holes in the locations shown.
 Place hex head bolts in the holes and loosely secure the
bolts to the fence using washers and hex nuts positioning
mounting hardware away from the blade.
 Slide the bolts into the slot on the rip fence then push the
auxiliary fence toward the front of the rip fence.
 With the auxiliary fence resting firmly on the saw table,
tighten the hex nuts to secure the auxiliary fence to the
rip fence.
WARNING:
When using an auxiliary fence, keep mounting
hardware away from the blade.
HOW TO MAKE A JIG (FOR RIP CUTTING
NARROW WORKPIECE)
See Figure 32.
If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to
the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.
To make a jig:
 Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and
secure from the underside using recessed screws.
 Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.
24 in.
25 − English
PUSH STICKS
PUSH BLOCKS
3/4 in.
JIG
STOP
HANDLE
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
JIG
Fig. 32