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Non-Through & Through Cuts
Non-Through Cuts
A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the
blade does not extend above the top face of the wood
stock.
Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes and
rabbets. Non-through cuts have a higher risk of injury
from kickback because the blade guard must be
removed. However, the riving knife MUST be installed
because it still provides some protection. When making
non-through cuts with a dado blade, do not attempt to
cut the full depth in one pass. Instead, take multiple
light passes to reduce the load on the blade. A dado
blade smaller than 10" will require removal of the riving
knife, because the riving knife will be higher than the
blade.
Through Cuts
A through cut is a sawing operation in which the blade does extend through the workpiece and
the result is a workpiece which is completely sawn through. Examples of through cuts are rip
cuts, cross cuts, miter cuts, and beveled cuts. The blade guard assembly MUST be used when
performing through cuts.
Workpiece Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut on this machine or may need to be modified before they
can be safely cut. Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the following:
Material Type:
This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood products,
laminate covered wood products, and some plastics. Cutting drywall or cement based backer
board creates extremely fine dust and may reduce the life of the motor bearings. This
machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting these materials with a
table saw greatly increases the risk of injury and damage to the saw or blade.
Foreign Objects:
Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded in
wood. While cutting, these objects can become dislodged and hit the operator, cause
kickback, or break the blade, which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect your
workpiece for these items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT cut the workpiece.
Large/Loose Knots:
Loose knots can become dislodged during the cutting operation. Large
knots can cause kickback and machine damage. Choose workpieces that do not have
large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them.
Wet or "Green" Stock:
Cutting wood with a moisture content over 20% causes
unnecessary wear on the blades, increases the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.
Excessive Warping:
Workpieces with excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous
to cut because they are unstable and may move unpredictably when being cut.
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