Craftex CX series, User Manual

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WORK-PIECE INSPECTION
Before cutting the work-piece, make sure to
inspect it for nails, staples, small pieces of
stone or metal and any other object which
is dangerous to come on contact with the
blade.
If the wood contains any of these objects
and it comes in contact with the blade, the
object might fly and hit the operator or
seriously damage the blade. For a safe
cutting method always inspect your work-
piece carefully before cutting and wear eye
protection.
Some woods with excessive twisting or
wrapping are un-stable while cutting. This
situation can be dangerous, because during
operation the work-piece can move un-
expectedly which can either damage the
blade or hurt the operator.
If the wood is slightly cupped, make sure
the cupped face of the wood is held against
the table or the fence. If the bowed side of
the work-piece is held against the table or
the fence, there will be a great possibility
that the work-piece move unexpectedly
while cutting, and cause kickback or injury
to the operator.
Some stock with large knots can damage
the blade and wet stock will give a poor
result.
OPERATIONS
Before doing the operation, make sure all
the parts of the machine are assembled
properly and you have done the test run.
Make sure you have read the manual and
you are familiar using the table saw,
knowing all the safety features on this
machine.
THROUGH CUTS
The operation, in which the saw blade cuts
the work-piece completely, is called through
cut. Ripping, cross cuts, miter cuts and
beveled cuts are examples of through cuts.
Figure-30 Shows an example of through cut
For clarity the blade guard assembly is not
shown in figure-30 but for your safety it is
highly recommended to use blade guard
when performing through cuts.
NON-THROUGH CUT
The operation, in which the work-piece is
passed over the saw blade and it does not
cut the work-piece all the way through its
thickness, is called non-through cut.
WARNING
The information above is just a guideline
for you to understand how to cut a work-
piece with slight cupping. If you are not
sure and do not have any experience in
cutting cupped stock, do not cut it.
Failure to follow these instructions might
bring personal injuries to the operator or
serious damage to the blade.