Bosch 1656 User Manual

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Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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Power Tool Safety Rules

R

WARNING

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ead and understand all instructions.Failure to follow all instructions listed

b

elow, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.

Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Power

Electrical Safety

Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double Insulation

eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.

certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use
“AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.

of electric shock if your body is grounded. If
operating the power tool in damp locations is
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your tool.
Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.

Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.

increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.

the risk of electric shock.

Before plugging in the tool, be

There is an increased risk

Water entering a power tool will

Damaged cords increase

When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W."

and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
the Accessory section of this manual.

These cords are rated for outdoor use

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.

operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
“OFF” before plugging in.

your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool “ON”.

is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.

hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.

A moment of inattention while

Carrying tools with

A wrench or a key that

Proper footing and

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.

against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.

Holding the work by hand or

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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.

job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”.

controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool.

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons.

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean.

with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control. Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in a
dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools

The correct tool will do the

Any tool that cannot be

Such

Tools are

Properly maintained tools,

operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using.

caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a
periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recom­mended by the manufacturer for your
model.

one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.

Accessories that may be suitable for

Many accidents are

Service

Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.

maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Service or

Safety Rules for Circular Saws

!

DANGER

your second hand on auxiliary handle, or
motor housing.

saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Figures in
this manual illustrate typical hand support of the
saw. NEVER place your hand behind the saw
blade since kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards over your hand.

Keep your body positioned to either side of
the saw blade, but not in line with the saw
blade.

KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump
backwards. (See “Causes and Operator
Prevention of Kickback.”)

Do not reach underneath the work. The
guard cannot protect you from the blade below
the work.

when blade is moving.

Keep hands away from
cutting area and blade. Keep

If both hands are holding the

Hold the

Do not attempt to remove cut material

Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position.

lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
only with the Retracting Handle or Lower Guard
Lift Lever and make sure it moves freely and
does not touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.

Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use.

sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.

If saw is accidentally dropped,

Lower guard may operate

Disconnect the
plug from power source. Periodically remove
the blade, clean the upper, lower guards and
the hub area with kerosene and wipe it dry, or
blow it clean with compressed air.

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Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts”
and “Compound Cuts”. Raise lower guard
by Retracting Handle or Lower Guard Lift
Lever.

As soon as blade enters the material,

l

ower guard must be released. For all other
sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.

Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or floor.

blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg.

the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.

Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it
own cord.

make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.

When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide.

of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.

Always use blades with correct size and
shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.

Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control and will not allow proper
vari-torque engagement.

Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolts.

were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.

Contact with a "live" wire will also

An unprotected, coasting

It is important to support

This improves accuracy

The blade washers and bolt

The blade washers and the bolt on your saw
have been designed to work as a “VARI­TORQUE CLUTCH”. Understand the operation
and settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH,
because the proper setting of the CLUTCH,
combined with firm handling of the saw will
allow you to control KICKBACK.

Do not run the saw while carrying it at your
side. Lower guard may be opened by a
contact with your clothing.

with the spinning saw blade could result in
serious personal injury.

Depending upon use, the switch may not
last the life of the saw. If the switch should
fail in the “OFF” position, the saw may not

Accidental contact

start. If it should fail while the saw is
running, the saw may not shut off.

occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do not
use until repaired.

This circular saw should not be mounted to
a table and converted to a table saw.

saws are not designed or intended to be used
as table saws.

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION

OF KICKBACK:

If either

Circular

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.

KICKBACK

VARI-TORQUE

CLUTCH

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back
toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade
can dig into the top surface of the wood causing
the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back
toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.

KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.

When blade is binding, or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
hold the saw motionless in the material until
the blade comes to a complete stop. Never

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attempt to remove the saw from the work or
pull the saw backward while the blade is in
motion or KICKBACK may occur.

and take corrective action to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.

Wet lumber, green lumber or

Investigate

pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
KICKBACK. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

When restarting a saw in a workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material.

or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.

Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and KICKBACK.

tend to sag under their own weight. Supports
must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the
panel.

If saw blade is binding, it may walk up

Large panels

See “Cutting Large Sheets” in this

manual.

Do not use dull or damaged blade.

Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and KICKBACK.

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
knobs must be tight and secure before
making cut.

cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.

If blade adjustment shifts while

Using the saw with an excessive depth of cut
setting increases loading on the unit and
susceptibility to twisting of the blade in the kerf.
It also increases the surface area of the blade
available for pinching under conditions of kerf
close down.

Use extra caution when making a “Pocket
Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause KICKBACK.

WARNING

!

grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically­treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,

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Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.

Symbol Name Designation/Explanation

V Volts Voltage (potential)

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

kg Kilograms Weight

min Minutes Time

s Seconds Time

Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.

n

0

.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...

1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.

I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed

No load speed Rotational speed, at no load

orbits etc. per minute

Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current

Direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Class II construction Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools.

Earthing terminal Grounding terminal

Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages

Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

program

This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.

This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.

This symbol

designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.

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Functional Description and Specifications

WARNING

!

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Circular Saw

B

LADE WRENCH

& STORAGE AREA

RETRACTING

HANDLE

UPPER

GUARD

TRIGGER

SWITCH

. Such preventive safety

FIG. 1

AUXILIARY

HANDLE

QUADRANT

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

LOWER GUARD

LIFT LEVER

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

LOWER
GUARD

FOOT

Maximum Capacities

Model 1656
Blade
Blade arbor hole

8-1/4"

Round
Depth of cut at 90° 2-15/16"
Depth of cut at 60° 1-5/8"
Depth of cut at 50° 1-3/4"
Depth of cut at 45° 2-1/4"

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Assembly

ATTACHING THE BLADE

!

WARNING

m

aking any assembly, adjustments or

changing accessories

Disconnect the plug from
t

he power source before

. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.

1. Press the lock button and turn wrench until
lock button engages. Saw shaft is now locked.
Continue to depress button, turn wrench
counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD
and OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2).

2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into
the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check operation and condition of the
LOWER GUARD SPRING.

3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the
blade point in the same direction as the arrow
on the lower guard.

4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and
mount it against the INNER WASHER on the
shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the INNER
and OUTER washers lay flush against the
blade.

BLADE WRENCH

& STORAGE AREA

LOWER GUARD

SPRING

UPPER GUARD

5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten
BLADE STUD finger tight, then TIGHTEN
B

LADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45˚) WITH THE

W

RENCH PROVIDED.

Do not use wrenches with longer handles,
since it may lead to over tightening of the
blade stud.

VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH

This clutching action is provided by the friction
of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE
and permits the blade shaft to turn when the
blade encounters excessive resistance. When
the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as
described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the
blade will slip when it encounters excessive
resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to
KICKBACK.

One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all
materials. If excessive blade slippage occurs,
tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more
(less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE
BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVE­NESS OF THE CLUTCH.

RETRACTING

HANDLE

LOWER GUARD

LIFT LEVER

OUTER WASHER

Large Diameter

Faces Blade

Tighten

Loosen

BLADE

STUD

LOWER
GUARD

INNER WASHER

Large Diameter

Faces Blade

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AUXILIARY

HANDLE

BACKVIEW

LOCK

BUTTON

FIG. 2

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Operating Instructions

Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

the depth adjustment lever located between the
guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot down
w

ith one hand and raise or lower saw by the

FIG. 3

Inner Scale

Calibrated In Inches

ADJUSTED PRIOR TO
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

CALIBRATED

DEPTH BRACKET

Outer Scale Calibrated

For Standard

Lumber Sizes

60° MARK TO BE

(60° ONLY)

90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK

Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to
maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment lever, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten lever and check for 90° angle
between the blade and bottom plane of foot
with a square (Fig. 5). Make adjustments by
turning the small alignment screw, if necessary
(Fig. 6).

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Disconnect plug from power source. The foot
can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the
bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw.
Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant.
Then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig. 7).
For 60° loosen depth adjustment lever, lower
foot to 60° mark on depth bracket (Fig. 3), and
tighten lever. Loosen bevel adjustment lever,
depress 45° stop spring (Fig. 8), align foot to 60
mark on quadrant and tighten lever. Because
of the increased amount of blade engagement
in the work and decreased stability of the foot,

handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting
desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).

Not more than one tooth length of the blade
should extend below the material to be cut, for
minimum splintering (Fig. 4).

ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD

PENETRATE WOOD FOR

MINIMUM SPLINTERING

FIG. 5 FIG. 6

90°

BLADE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

FOOT

ALIGNMENT

SCREW

blade binding may occur. Keep the saw steady
and the foot firmly on the workpiece.

QUADRANT

BEVEL

FIG. 7

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

FIG. 4

For a straight 90° cut, use right side of notch

LINE GUIDE

in the foot. For 45° and 60° bevel cuts, use
the left side (Fig. 8). The cutting guide notch
will give an approximate line of cut. Make
sample cuts in scrap lumber to verify actual
line of cut. This will be helpful because of the
number of different blade types and
thicknesses available. To ensure minimum
splintering on the good side of the material to
be cut, face the good side down.

45° STOP

SPRING

PUSH 45°

STOP

SPRING IN
DIRECTION
OF ARROW

FOR 60°

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° BEVEL

45
CUTS

60° BEVEL

CUTS

90° VERTICAL

CUTS

FIG. 8

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SWITCH

!

WARNING

T

he torque from the motor can cause the tool

t

o twist.

To turn tool “ON”, squeeze the trigger switch.
To turn the tool “OFF”, release the trigger
switch, which is spring loaded and will return
to the off position automatically.

Your saw should be running at full speed
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only
AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.

Always hold the saw handle with one hand
and the auxiliary handle or housing with the
other.

!

WARNING

free movement of the lower guard.

Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch
with a decisive action. Never force the saw.
Use light and continuous pressure.

!

WARNING

released, be aware of the necessary time it
takes for the blade to come to a complete
stop during coast down. Do not allow the
saw to brush against your leg or side,
since the lower guard is retractable, it
could catch on your clothing and expose
the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade
exposures that exist in both the upper and
lower guard areas.

When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting:
squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to
reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and
resume cutting.

When cutting across the grain, the fibers of
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
miter blade is recommended.

CUTTING MASONRY/METAL

This tool is not recommended for continuous
and general usage with metal or masonry cut­off wheels. If you use your saw for cutting
these materials, use the appropriate wheel for
the material being cut.

When cutting masonry, do not cut a depth of
more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Make successive
passes to achieve desired depth. Apply a light
forward pressure. Do not overload motor.

When starting the tool,
hold it with both hands.

GENERAL CUTS

Always be sure either hand
does not interfere with the

After completing a cut and
the trigger has been

Disconnect plug from power source and clean

dust from air vents frequently. Metal cutting is

done at full depth.

!

WARNING

lower guard.

sluggish when cutting masonry materials.

!

WARNING

safe operating speed greater than the “no

load RPM” marked on the tool’s

nameplate.

speed can fly apart and cause injury.

!

WARNING

flammable materials.

wheel could ignite these materials.

!

WARNING

Wet Diamond Wheels.

liquid coolants with this machine may result

in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry

Diamond Wheels is acceptable.

Disconnect the plug from the power source

before making adjustments. Set depth adjust-

ment according to material to be cut. Tilt saw

forward with cutting guide notch lined up with

the line you’ve drawn. Raise the lower guard,

using lift lever or retracting handle and hold the

saw by the front and rear handles (Fig. 9).

Clean guards frequently to
assure a rapid return of

The lower guard may become

Abrasive Cut Off Wheels
must have a maximum

Wheels running over the rated

Do not use the abrasive
cut off wheel near

Sparks from the

This machine is not
intended to be used with

Using water or other

POCKET CUTS

FIG. 9

RETRACTING

HANDLE

FOOT

LINE

GUIDE

LOWER

GUARD LIFT

LEVER

With the blade just clearing the material to be

cut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back

end of saw using the front end of the foot as the

hinge point.

!

WARNING

guard immediately.

the surface being cut, proceed cutting in forward

direction to end of cut.

As blade starts cutting the
material, release the lower

When the foot rests flat on

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WARNING

!

Allow blade to come to a

complete stop before lifting
the saw from cut. Also, never pull the saw
backward since blade will climb out of the
material and KICKBACK will occur.

CUTTING LARGE SHEETS

Large sheets and long boards sag or bend,
depending on support. If you attempt to cut
without leveling and properly supporting the
piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing KICK­BACK and extra load on the motor (Fig. 10).

Support the panel or board close to the cut, as
shown in (Fig. 11). Be sure to set the depth of
the cut so that you cut through the sheet or
board only and not the table or work bench.
The two-by-fours used to raise and support the
work should be positioned so that the broadest
sides support the work and rest on the table or
bench. Do not support the work with the narrow
sides as this is an unsteady arrangement. If the
sheet or board to be cut is too large for a table
or work bench, use the supporting two-by-fours
on the floor and secure.

Turn saw around and finish the cut in the normal
manner, sawing forward. If corners of your
pocket cut are not completely cut through, use a
jigsaw or hand saw to finish the corners.

FIG. 10

WRONG

FIG. 11

RIGHT

The combination blade provided with your saw

RIP CUTS

is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is
cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood.
Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig.

12). Rip Fence is available as an accessory
(not included). To attach fence, insert fence
through slots in foot to desired width as shown
and secure with the wing nut (not included).

FIG. 12

WING

NUT

FOOT

RIP

FENCE

DESIRED

WIDTH

OF CUT

When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence

RIP BOARD GUIDE

may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp
or nail a straight piece of 1" (25 mm) lumber to
the sheet as a guide (Fig. 13). Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.

RIP BOARD

GUIDE

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FIG. 13

DESIRED

LINE

OF CUT