INCRA PRECISION RIP FENCE & MITER SYSTEM

QUICK REFERENCE OPERATOR CARD

1. Pre-Start Checklist & Calibration

  • Parallel Alignment: Adjust front alignment screws so fence face is strictly parallel to table miter slots.
  • Scale Zeroing: Set cursor indicator against known reference distance from blade tooth to fence face.
  • Miter Squareness: Verify miter head stops at 90° and 45° using a machinist square.

2. Safety Precautions

  • Cam Lock: Ensure main fence locking handle is fully depressed before making any pass.
  • Micro-Adjuster: Disengage fine-pitch mechanism before sliding fence manually across guide rail.
  • Clamping Force: Do not force lock levers beyond positive stop points.

3. Basic Operating Procedure

  1. Release main cam lock and slide fence to approximate scale marking.
  2. Use micro-adjuster dial to set exact final fraction or millimeter width.
  3. Lock main cam handle firmly down.
  4. Guide workpiece smoothly along fence or miter stop face.