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Sounds like your biggest issue is going to be the teeth on that saw. “Universal” as pointed out are not good for ripping. They are designed for stuff like waferboard or plywood were you are cutting both rip and cross in a single stroke. The saw will probably handle cross cuts decent thought.
Also check this video at about 17 minutes for a very useful ripping method for a benchmate or other taller bench. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL7gjW3ZYcg