Altendorf WA 6, Operating Manual

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4.2 Terms
Scoring
Creation of a shallow cut in the surface of a workpiece, deep enough to pass
through any coating on the workpiece, so as to prevent damage to the under
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side when the main saw blade makes its cut.
Scoring blade
A blade that is located in front of the sawing blade, used to score the workpiece
and rotate along with the feed direction.
Grooves
Creation of cuts in the surface of the workpiece not deep enough to pass
through using the saw blade or a milling tool.
Machine drive
Power driven device to effect a machine movement
Hand feed
Holding and/or guiding the workpiece manually.
Removable feeding device
Feeding mechanism fastened to the machine such that it can be tilted out of the
work position without tools or similar equipment
Safety appliance
Additional device that is not an integral part of the machine but helps the oper
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ator to feed the workpiece safely, e.g. a push block or push stick.
Kick-back
Unexpected sudden movement of the workpiece or parts of it opposite to the di
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rection of feed in the course of sawing.
Riving knife
Protection against workpiece kick-backs and unintentional contact with the ris
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ing gear rim.