Operating Guide

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Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may be
cut on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard
and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a
kickback. Therefore, be especially attentive to following
proper set-up and cutting procedures for ripping. Do not
stand, or permit anyone else to stand, in line with a potential
kickback.
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injury.
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back during operation. Power tools are loud in operation,
protect your hearing with earplugs or muffs.
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cutting element of the power tool.
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gauge, outfeed support, side support or whatever it takes to
keep the workpiece moving through the blade cleanly,
smoothly and without making contact with you.
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Kickbacks are caused by operator inattention and misuse of
the table saw (i.e. binding the blade, lack of guard, splitter,
kickback pawls or use of miter gauge with rip fence).
Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A “KICKBACK” occurs
when a part of the workpiece binds between the blade and
the rip fence or other fixed object. Workpiece binding the
blade due to misalignment can also cause kickback. During
kickback, workpiece rises from table and is thrown rapidly
back toward the operator. Keep your face and body to one
side of the blade, out of line with a possible “KICKBACK”.
In general, some simple procedures and setups can usually
avoid kickbacks and possible injury:
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miter gauge or these two devices used together could cause
the workpiece to become like a wedge and bind the spinning
blade.
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kickback pawls) is designed to reduce the intensity of a
kickback and keep your hands away from the spinning
blade.
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uneven end can slip off or push the work away from fence.
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blades will increase the tendency to bind in the workpiece.
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and the blade will cause a kickback.
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1;034 You may slip into the blade if you apply uneven or
excessive force. You can be dragged back into the blade
during a kickback.
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1;034 Never feed material from the back of the saw as the
blade can launch the workpiece at great velocity across the
tabletop.
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power source with voltage greater than that specified for
the tool can result in serious injury to the user — as well as
damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE
TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
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