(1) Removal of off cuts

(2) Using wedges to prevent jamming with case hare timber

(3) Operator need only use push stick to guide timber rather than push, with operator pulling off. care must be taken that both operators working together and should not overstretch themselves.

Equipment

a, Ripping machines must be fitted with a rear table at least 1200mm from the up cutting part of the saw blade.

b, Push sticks are provided for the operator feeding the timber and wedges are provided for the person ‘backing off’ to be used if timber binds due to case hardening.

c, Outreach feed rollers to take the weight while feeding and removing timber

d, Trolleys and trucks provided for moving the long lengths around the machine workshop.

e, PPE may include boots, ear defenders, gloves and or dust masks for certain timber

Riving knife stops saw binding on timber

Push Stick (450mm long) Used for last 300mm of cut