Magnum Industrial MI-51100A, Operating Manual

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PUSH STICK
In order to operate your table saw safely, you must use a push stick whenever the size or shape of the
workpiece would otherwise cause your hands to be within 6-inches (152mm) of the saw blade or other cutter.
A push stick is included with this saw.
No special wood is needed to make additional pushsticks as long as it is sturdy and long enough with no
knots, checks or cracks. A length of approximately 16 inches (400mm) is recommended with a notch that fits
against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping. It’s a good idea to have several push sticks of the
same minimum length, 16 inches (400mm), with different size notches for different workpiece thicknesses.
The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as it performs its intended function of keeping your
hands away from the blade. Angling the notch so the push stick can be held at a 20 to 30-degree angle from
the saw’s table will help you to hold down the workplace while also moving the saw.
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MAKING CUTS
 Never touch the free end of the workpiece or a free piece that is cut off, while the power is on and/or
the saw blade is rotating. Blade contact or binding may occur, resulting in a thrown workpiece.
 Never try to pull the workpiece back or lift it off the table, turn the switch off, allow the blade to stop,
raise the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the riving knife if necessary, and slide the workpiece out.
 Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw, always inspect the blade
guard assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and clearance with the saw blade. Check
alignment after each change of beveling angle.
 A rip fence should ALWAYS be used for ripping operations to prevent loss of control and personal
injury. Always lock the fence to the rail. NEVER perform a ripping operation freehand.
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When making bevel cuts, place the fence on the right side of the blade so that the blade is tilted away
from the fence and hands. Keep hands clear of the blade and use a push stick to feed the workpiece
CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES