this photo shows it was used for ripping
The scallops behind the the electronic readout in the table show it's been in the ripping position. Based on this statement I'm a bit concerned about safety:
MasterSplinter "I have the manual. I don't feel it is the be all end all tool . It will be a very useful tool for me since
I don't have a nice large table saw setup. The model is 113.197250"
I am one of the few here that think
ripping on the RAS is OK,
IF you know what you are doing. The new blade guard will help with safety, the reason for the recall..... however, it's a operation that needs some significant thought. That is also why I said..."it's not the be all, end woodworking tool" in an earlier post. I use my 12" Craftsman RAS for crosscutting only although I have ripped 1000 ft of cypress on one set up outside with a 24 ft long table and fence.
I won't go into the how's or why's here, but do some research on the ripping operation IF you intend to use it for that. :yes:
It also shows some disturbing/enlarged angled kerfs which tell me something was not under control.