4
•
Freehand
refers to cutting without the use of a miter gauge or rip fence or any
other means of guiding or holding the workpiece other than the operator’s hand.
WARNING:
Never perform freehand cutting with this saw.
•
Plunge cutting
refers to blind cuts in the workpiece made by either raising the
blade through the workpiece or lowering the workpiece down to the blade.
WARNING:
Never perform plunge cutting with this saw.
•
Resawing –
Flipping material to make a cut the saw is not capable of making in
one pass.
WARNING:
Resawing
IS NOT
recommended.
SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTI-KICKBACK ASSEMBLY AND RIVING KNIFE
Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard assembly, anti-kickback assembly
and riving knife that covers the blade and reduces the possibility of accidental blade
contact. The riving knife is a flat plate that fits into the cut made by the saw blade and
effectively fights kickback by lessening the tendency of the blade to bind in the cut.
The blade guard assembly and anti-kickback assembly can only be used when
making through cuts that sever the wood. When making rabbets and other cuts
that make non through cuts, the blade guard assembly and anti-kickback assembly
must be removed and riving knife lowered to the non through cut position marked
on the riving knife.
Two anti-kickback pawls are located on the sides of the riving
knife that allow the wood to pass through the blade in the cutting direction but reduce
the possibility of the material being thrown backwards toward the operator.
Use all components of the guarding system (blade guard assembly, riving knife and anti-
kickback assembly) for every operation for which they can be used including all through
cutting. If you elect not to use any of these components for a particular application
exercise additional caution regarding control of the workpiece, the use of push sticks,
the position of your hands relative to the blade, the use of safety glasses, the means to
avoid kickback and all other warnings contained in this manual and on the saw itself.
Replace the guarding systems as soon as you return to thru-cutting operations.
Keep the guard assembly in working order.
MAKING A PUSH STICK (Inside Back Cover)
• In order to operate your table saw safely you must use a push stick whenever
the size or shape of the workpiece would cause your hands to be within 152 mm
(6") of the saw blade or other cutter. A push stick is included with this saw.
• No special wood is needed to make additional push-sticks as long as it’s sturdy
and long enough. A length of 400 mm (15.7") is recommended with a notch
possible injury.
Provide proper support for the workpiece, based on its size and
the type of operation to be performed. Hold the work firmly against the fence and
down against the table surface.
•
IF YOUR SAW
makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, cease
operating immediately, turn unit off and disconnect from power source until the
problem has been located and corrected. Contact a D
E
WALT factory service
center, a D
E
WALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel if
the problem can not be found.
•
KEEP OUT
of the line of saw blade. Stand to the side whenever possible.
•
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of personal injury.
•
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
until it is completely assembled and installed
according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause
serious injury.
•
OBTAIN ADVICE
from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if
you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is
safety.
•
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION r
egarding the safe and proper operation of power
tools (i.e. a safety video)is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner
Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information
is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI
01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department
of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
TERMS: THE FOLLOWING TERMS WILL BE USED THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL
AND YOU SHOULD BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THEM.
•
Thru sawing
refers to any cut that completely cuts through the workpiece.
•
Non-thru sawing
refers to any cut that does not completely cut through the
workpiece.
•
Push Stick
refers to a wooden or plastic stick, usually homemade, that is used to
push small workpiece through the saw and keeps the operator’s hands clear of
the blade.
•
Kickback
occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut and violently thrusts the
workpiece back toward the operator.
