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or other moving parts. Do not overreach or
use excessive force to perform any machine
operation.
24. Use the right tool at the correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
The right tool will do the job better and safer.
25. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
26. Maintain tools with care. Keep blade sharp
and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
27. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing
teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or
one with missing teeth or improper set.
Make sure the blade is securely locked on
the arbor.
28. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not
reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap
with the saw blade running. Never saw
freehand. Avoid awkward operations and
hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to contact the blade.
29. Do not attempt to saw boards with loose
knots or with nails or other foreign material,
on its surface. Do not attempt to saw
twisted, warped or bowed stock unless one
edge has been jointed for guiding purposes
prior to sawing. Excessively warped stock
should not be used.
30. Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards
unsupported where spring or weight could
cause the board to shift position.
31. Always use the riving knife, blade guard,
push stick and other safety devices for all
operations where they can be used. On
operations such as dadoing or molding
where the blade guard cannot be used, use
feather boards, fixtures and other safety
devices and use extreme caution. Reinstall
the riving knife and blade guard immediately
after completing the operation that required
their removal.
32. Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise
when viewed from the motor side (left side)
of the machine.
33. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a
brush or compressed air to remove chips or
debris — do not use bare hands.
34. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
35.
Never leave the machine running
unattended. Turn the power off and do not
leave the machine until it comes to a
complete stop.
36. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
37.
Blade should have minimum exposure
during cuts. Adjust blade to approximately
1/8” inch above surface of workpiece.
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Kickback
The
most common accidents among table saw
users, according to statistics, can be linked to
kickback, the high-speed expulsion of material
from the table that can strike the operator.
Kickback can also result in the operator’s hands
being pulled into the blade.
Kickback Prevention
Tips to avoid the most common causes of
kickback:
•
Make sure the riving knife is always aligned
with the blade. A workpiece can bind or stop
the flow of the cut if the riving knife is
misaligned, and result in kickback.
•
Use a riving knife during every cut. The
riving knife maintains the kerf in the
workpiece, which will reduce the chance of
kickback.
•
Never attempt freehand cuts. The workpiece
must be fed parallel to the blade, otherwise
kickback will likely occur. Always use the rip
fence or miter gauge to support the
workpiece.
•
Make sure that rip fence is parallel to blade.
If not, the chances of kickback are very high.
Take the time to check and adjust the rip
fence.
•
Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime
you stop feeding a workpiece that is in the
middle of a cut, the chance of binding,
resulting in kickback, is greatly increased.
Tips for Kickback Protection
Kickback can happen even if precautions are
taken to prevent it. Listed below are some tips to
protect you if kickback
does
occur:
•
Stand to the side of the blade when cutting.
An ejected workpiece usually travels directly
in front of the blade.
