Rip Saw Instruction Procedure

Purpose

To make a straight edge on an unfinished board for a more consistent cut.

Power on Machine

1. Press the green button to start the saw blade

2. Press the green button to start link chain conveyor

Chain conveyor will not start if the saw blade is not running

3. Open gate to the dust collector

Machine Set Up

1. Start by loosening the clamp to set conveyor height

2. Turn the wheel to adjust the conveyor height then set the clamp back into the locked position

Height should be set to 1/8 less than the thickness of the board to be cut

3. Turn on laser guide

Explain to the employee why the conveyor height needs to be set 1/8 of and inch less than the boards thickness

Ripping Part

1. Set the front right side of the board in the center groove of the conveyor

2. Line up the back of the board with the laser guide

3. Push the board forward till the conveyor catches it

If the conveyor doesn't grip the board, stop the machine and double check your conveyor height

4. After the board passes through the rip saw, verify that you have a smooth straight side.

5. Loosen the fence clamp

6. Set fence to measurement the board needs to be and set the clamp back into the locked position

7. Set the smooth side of the board flat against the fence and push the board back through the conveyor

Power of Machine

1. Press both red buttons for the saw blade and the link chain conveyor

2. Make sure to close the gate to the dust collector