Flex FX7221 Manual Del Operador página 40

RIP FENCE AUXILIARY FACING (FIG. 29)
When using dado accessories, an auxiliary
facing board should be used. This will help
prevent damage to the aluminum rip fence. The
facing should be made of 3/4-inch-thick wood.
Parts Required:
3/4" thick wood board (solid or plywood) cut
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to size.
Two (2) clamps.
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The facing is made to the same height
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(2-3/4") as the fence and can work with the
smart guard system in place when moving the
fence to contact the blade. Use two clamps
to clamp the 3/4-inch-thick wood board to the
rip fence.
RIPPING (FIG. 30)
Ripping is known as cutting a piece of wood
with the grain, or lengthwise. This is done using
the rip fence. Position the fence to the desired
width of rip and lock it in place.
Before starting to rip, be sure that:
a. Rip fence is parallel to saw blade.
b. Riving knife is properly aligned with saw
blade.
c. Anti-kickback device is functioning properly.
d. Position the wider portion of the workpiece
on the side of the fence.
e. When ripping long boards or large panels,
always use an auxiliary work support (not
supplied).
Fig. 29
NOTE: The auxiliary facing board, should also
be used when cutting material less than 3/16"
thick.
Fig. 30
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