ON/OFF switch
(Fig. 22)
The ON/OFF switch has a removable safety key to
protect against unauthorized use.
1.To turn the saw ON, insert the safety key
(1)
into
the switch
(2)
, if needed. Move the switch
upward to the ON position.
2.To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward
to the OFF position.
3.To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the
safety key
(1)
, and pull it out of the switch. With
the safety key removed, the switch will not
operate.
Note: If the safety key is removed while the saw
is running, the saw can be turned OFF but
cannot be restarted without inserting the
safety key
(1)
.
Overload protection
(Fig. 22)
This saw has an overload reset switch
(3)
that will restart the motor after it shuts off due to
overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation:
1.Turn the ON/OFF switch
(2)
to the OFF position.
2.Wait about five minutes for the motor to cool.
3.Push in on the overload reset switch
(3)
.
4.Turn the switch to the ON position.
1
2
3
Fig. 22
WARNING:
To prevent an accidental startup if the overload reset switch is pushed, the on/off
switch should be in the OFF position, and the plug should be removed from the power source
while cool-down takes place. Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or a dull blade.
Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again.
Operation
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Operation(continued)
Cutting Operations
(Fig. 23)
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and cross
cutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and the
grain of the workpiece. Cross-cutting is cutting across
the grain of the workpiece. Neither ripping nor cross-
cutting is safe to do freehand. Ripping requires the
use of a rip fence, and cross-cutting requires a miter
gauge.
CAUTION!
Each time, before you use the saw,
makesure:
• Blade is tight on the arbor.
• Blade bevel lock knob is tight.
• If ripping, fence knob is tight and fence is parallel
to the miter gauge grooves.
• Blade guard is in place and working properly.
• Saw operator is wearing safety glasses.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules, and those printed in the front of this
manual, can greatly increase the likelihood of injury.
Ripping
(Fig. 24)
1.Remove the miter gauge. Secure the rip fence to the table.
2.Raise the blade so it is about 1/8" (3 mm) higher than the top of the workpiece
(1)
.
3.Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece about
1"(25mm) away from the blade.
CAUTION!
The workpiece must lay straight against the fence. It must not be warped, twisted,
or bowed.
4.Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to reach full speed.
5.Feed the workpiece slowly into the blade by pushing forward only on the section of
workpiece
(1)
that will pass between the blade and the fence.
1
Fig. 23
WARNING:
To prevent careless mistakes, always pay close attention when using the table
saw. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause severe injury.
WARNING:
To avoid kickback, push forward on the section of the workpiece that will pass
between the blade and the fence.
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6.Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of
your thumbs touch the front edge of the table
(2)
,
finish the cut with a push stick
(3)
.
7.The push stick
(3)
should always be used when
the ripped workpiece
(1)
is less than 6" (152 mm)
wide.
8. Continue pushing the workpiece with the push
stick
(3)
until it passes the blade guard and clears
the rear of the table.
9.Do not pull the workpiece back when the blade is
turning. Turn the switch OFF. When the blade
stops completely, slide the workpiece out.
Note: If the blade is jammed, raise the anti-
kickback pawls on each side of the splitter
and slide the workpiece out.
Bevel ripping
This cut is the same as ripping, but the bevel angle of the blade is set to an angle other than 0°.
Ripping small pieces
1.It is NOT SAFE to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the
desired piece.
2.When you need to rip, a small width and your hand cannot safely be put between the blade
and the rip fence, use one or more push sticks to move the workpiece.
Fig. 24
1
2
3
WARNING:
Cut only with the workpiece and the fence on the right side of the blade.
WARNING:
Avoid injury from blade contact.Do not make through-saw cuts narrower than
1/2" (13 mm) wide.
Operation(continued)
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Operation(continued)
Cross-cutting
(Fig. 25)
1.Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the right side groove
(1)
.
2.Adjust the blade height so it is 1/8" (3 mm) higher than the top of the workpiece
(2)
.
3.Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the blade path in line with the
desired cut location. Move the workpiece to a distance of 1" (25 mm) from the blade.
4.Start the saw and wait for the blade to reach
full speed.
5.Keep the workpiece against the face of the
miter gauge and flat against the table. Slowly
push the workpiece through the blade.
6.Do not pull the workpiece back with the blade
turning. Turn the switch OFF, and carefully
slide the workpiece out when the blade is
completely stopped.
Bevel cross-cutting
(Fig. 26)
This cutting operation is the same as cross-
cutting except the blade is at a bevel angle
other than 0°.
1.Adjust the blade to the desired angle, and
tighten the blade bevel lock knob.
2.Always work to the right side of the blade.
The miter gauge must be in the right side
groove
(1)
. The miter gauge must be used in
the right side groove or it will interfere with
the blade guard.
2
1
1
Fig. 26
Fig. 25
WARNING:
To prevent careless mistakes, always pay close attention when using your table
saw. a careless fraction of a second is enough to case severe injury.
WARNING:
Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade.
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