Rip Saw Instruction Procedure
Purpose
To make a straight edge on an unfinished board for a more consistent cut.
Power on Machine
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1. Press the green button to start the saw blade |
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2. Press the green button to start link chain conveyor Chain conveyor will not start if the saw blade is not running |
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3. Open gate to the dust collector |
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Machine Set Up
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1. Start by loosening the clamp to set conveyor height |
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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 |
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3. Turn on laser guide |
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Explain to the employee why the conveyor height needs to be set 1/8 of and inch less than the boards thickness
Ripping Part
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1. Set the front right side of the board in the center groove of the conveyor |
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2. Line up the back of the board with the laser guide |
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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 |
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4. After the board passes through the rip saw, verify that you have a smooth straight side.
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5. Loosen the fence clamp |
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6. Set fence to measurement the board needs to be and set the clamp back into the locked position |
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7. Set the smooth side of the board flat against the fence and push the board back through the conveyor |
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Power of Machine
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1. Press both red buttons for the saw blade and the link chain conveyor |
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2. Make sure to close the gate to the dust collector |
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