Operating Guide

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the cut from the operator side (switch side) of the table saw.
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be rapidly projected from the table saw.
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workpieces can shift or bind on the easily and lead to
unexpected contact with blade.
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be dragged into the blade during a kickback.
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1;034 A misaligned fence could cause the workpiece to
become like a wedge and bind the spinning saw blade.
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will reduce the tendency of blade binding on body of saw
blade.
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with the saw blade and the pawls are intended to stop a
kickback once it has started.
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Pressure applied to the side of the blade will cause the blade
to stall or kickback the workpiece.
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C>C74A867C>5C741;034 On this particular table saw the
blade tilts to the left. Bevel ripping with the fence on the left
side may not allow the use of the push stick and will wedge
the workpiece between the blade and the fence.
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Pay attention to the proximity of your fingers to blade.
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supported workpieces may bind and kickback.
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be dragged into spinning saw blade.
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?0BCC74B0F1;034 Keep your hands away from side and
to the rear of a spinning saw blade. A kickback can drag
your hand into the blade if it is positioned on the workpiece,
to the side or behind the blade.
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C74A8?54=24 If your hand or fingers are within 6 inches of
the spinning blade you are too close to be able to react in
case of a kickback event and you may be injured.
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blade guard system is not effective for narrow rip cuts and
will not prevent kickback if blade becomes bound.
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Workpieces without a straight edge will tend to wedge
themselves between blade and fence possibly causing a
kickback.
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bind the work on the blade leading to kickback.
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not just for rip cutting.
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workpiece while keeping your fingers away from blade.
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kickback.
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the saw and let it come to full operating speed then slowly
raise the blade until it pierces the workpiece and then push
the workpiece through the desired length. To stop the cut,
shut off the saw, lower the blade and remove workpiece.
Repeat as necessary to complete all sides of the pocket cut.
REMEMBER the guard has been removed! Pay attention to
the proximity of your fingers to blade.
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H>D20=2>=24=CA0C4>=C742DCC8=6 02C8>= Feather
boards can be used to “hold” the work down on the table and
at the side of the work to “slow” the workpiece should a
kickback occur. Feather boards are not replacement for a
guard and they cannot keep your fingers from accidentally
contacting the blade. Feather boards should be set with the
feathers/fingers just ahead of the blade teeth cutting action,
pushing the wood against the fence, but not pressing the
wood into the side of the spinning blade.
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