Mark V 520 Summary Manual
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Ripping
WARNING
When ripping, make sure the rip fence is parallel
to the blade and that the edge of the stock against
the fence is straight. Otherwise you’re likely to get
a kickback.
Also, never reach over or around the blade to
catch your stock, even with the upper saw guard
in place. A kickback can drag your hand back
under the guard and into the blade.
General Ripping
1. Mount the rip fence to the worktable. Move
the fence the desired distance away from the
saw blade, then lock it. Use the quill feed to
make fine adjustments. See Figure C-6.
NOTE
When properly aligned, the rip fence automatically
sets itself parallel to the blade. However, on critical
setups, it’s wise to check this. Measure the distance
from the rip fence to the tip of a saw tooth (that is set
toward the fence) at both the front and back of the
machine.
2. Mount a feather board in front of the blade to
help hold the stock against the fence.
WARNING
Always mount the feather board in front of the
blade. Otherwise you could create a kickback.
3. Turn the machine on and set the correct speed.
Feed the stock into the blade while keeping it
pressed firmly against the fence. Use a push
stick or push block to finish the cut. See Figure
C-7.
Figure C-6
Push
Stick
Feather
Figure C-7
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