Woodstock W1824 manual Avoiding Kickback, Protecting Yourself from Kickback

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Kickback

Kickback is a high speed expulsion of the workpiece from the saw blade, which occurs when the saw blade grabs the workpiece instead of cuts it.

The danger of kickback is that it happens faster than the operator can react, so if the operator’s hands are in a bad position, they could get pulled into the blade. Also, kickback can cause serious impact injuries if the operator is struck by the ejected workpiece.

The lack of warning and high risk of injury from kickback makes it extremely important to: (1) avoid doing anything that will increase the risk of occurrence, and (2) work carefully to protect yourself in case it does occur.

Avoiding Kickback

•DO NOT cut a workpiece that is excessively warped or twisted. The workpiece must be able to slide across the table and fence in a stable manner without any rocking, rotating, or shifting—if any of these movements occur during the cut, kickback will likely occur.

Workpieces that have minor warping must be cut with the cupped-side down against the table; the edge of the workpiece that is placed against the fence must be straight or straightened with a jointer.

•Never attempt freehand cuts. Always use the rip fence or miter gauge to support the workpiece. If the workpiece is not fed parallel with the blade, kickback will likely occur.

•Make sure the splitter or riving knife is aligned with the blade. A misaligned splitter or riving knife can cause the workpiece

to catch or bind, increasing the chance of kickback. If you think that your splitter or riving knife is not aligned with the blade, check it immediately!

•Ensure that the rip fence locks parallel with the blade; otherwise, the chances of kickback are extreme.

•The splitter or riving knife maintains the kerf in the workpiece, reducing the chance of kickback. Always use the riving knife for all non-through operations, unless a dado blade is installed. Always use the splitter with the blade guard for all through cuts.

•Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop feeding a workpiece in the middle of a cut, the chance of kickback is greatly increased.

•Keep the blade guard installed and in good working order. Only remove it when performing non-through cuts and immediately re-install the blade guard when finished. Remember, always use the riving knife for all non-through operations, unless a dado blade is installed.

•Make multiple, shallow passes when performing a non-through cut. Making a deep non-through cut will greatly increase the chance of kickback.

Protecting Yourself from Kickback

•Stand to the side of the blade during every cut. If kickback does occur, the thrown workpiece usually travels directly in front of the blade.

•Wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the event of kickback, your eyes and face are the most vulnerable part of your body.

•Never, for any reason, place your hand behind the blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be pulled into the blade.

•Use a push stick to keep your hands farther away from the moving blade. If kickback occurs, the push stick will most likely take the damage that your hand would have received.

•Use featherboards or anti-kickback devices to prevent or slow down kickback.

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Contents DLCGHB6CJ6A Page Fek\ekj Woodstock Technical Support Controls and FeaturesIntroduction @EKIFLK@FE @EKIFLK@FE @EKIFLK@FE For Your Own Safety Read Manual Before Operating Machine SafetyJ8=KP Additional Safety for Table Saws Protecting Yourself from Kickback KickbackAvoiding Kickback Full-Load Current Rating Circuit Requirements for 220V PrewiredElectrical Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords For 220V Connection PrewiredFor 110V Connection Must be Rewired Grounding RequirementsItems Needed Voltage ConversionDescription Qty SetupNeeded for Setup UnpackingHardware Not Shown Qty InventoryShipping Inventory Figures Qty Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementTo assemble the table saw, do these steps AssemblyMasking tape location for Shimming the wing up Slots before fully tightening the fasteners Fence rail tube attached To connect a dust hose to the table saw, do these Steps Dust CollectionTo test run the machine, do these steps Recommended AdjustmentsAdjustments that should be verified Test RunBasic Controls OperationsGeneral Operation Overview Workpiece Inspection Through Cuts Non-Through & Through CutsNon-Through Cuts Blade Selection Blade Size RequirementsDado Blades Laminate Blade Features FigureTo install the blade, do these steps Blade InstallationSpreader Blade Guard AssemblyBlade Guard & Spreader Installation GuardAnti-Kickback Pawls Blade guard and spreader Properly installedTo disable the pawls, do these steps When to Use the Blade GuardWhen Not to Use the Blade Guard Riving Knife Riving Knife InstallationWhen to Use the Riving Knife Example photo of a ripping Operation RippingCrosscutting To make a crosscut using the miter gauge, do these stepsTo perform a miter cut, do these steps Miter CutsBlade Tilt Cuts Cutting Dados with a Dado Blade Dado Blade InstallationDado Cutting To cut a dado with a dado blade, do these steps To use a standard saw blade to cut dadoes, do these steps Cutting Dados with a Standard BladeCutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade Rabbet CuttingTo cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these steps Cutting Rabbets with a Standard BladeComponents Needed for Resaw Barrier ResawingMaking a Resaw Barrier Tools Needed QtyTools Needed for the Auxiliary Fence Auxiliary FenceTo build the resaw barrier, do these steps Components Needed for the Auxiliary FenceTo perform resawing operations, do these steps Resawing OperationComponents Needed for Resawing Completed resaw operation Making a Featherboard SHOP-MADE Safety AccessoriesFeatherboards Patterns for featherboard miter Bar Proceed to Mounting Featherboard in Miter Slot on the nextMounting Featherboard in Miter Slot Mounting Featherboard with ClampsMaking a Push Stick Push SticksMaking a Push Block Push BlocksMaterial Needed for Push Block Making a Narrow-Rip Push Block for an Auxiliary FenceMaterial Needed for Narrow Rip Auxiliary Fence & Push Block Adjusted distance between Blade and auxiliary fence Using the Auxiliary Fence and Push BlockCrosscut Sled Outfeed & Support TablesW1727-1 HP Dust Collector AccessoriesTable Saw Accessories D2057-Heavy-Duty Mobile BaseD3096-Shop Fox Featherboard W1104-Yellow Board Buddy PairW1105-Green Board Buddy Pair W1104-Orange Board Buddy PairSchedule MaintenanceCleaning Worm Gear, Bull Gear & Leadscrew LubricationTrunnion Slides Tensioning Belt ServiceBelt Service Replacing Belt Check for proper belt tension Close the motor access coverTilt Stop Collars Setting 90 Stop CollarSetting 45 Stop Collar Step B Miter Slot to Blade ParallelismLocation of the front trunnion Cap screw 1 Locations of the front trunnion Shims Blade tilted to Straightedge Proceed to Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving KnifeSpreader or Riving Knife Alignment Checking Alignment with BladeAdjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife Adjusting AlignmentHeight and Squareness Fence AdjustmentsParallelism & Clamping Pressure below Parallelism & Clamping PressureAligning the fence to Miter slot Optional Offset Fence AdjustmentChecking/Setting 45 Stops Miter Gauge AdjustmentsChecking/Setting 90 Stops Wiring Diagram Color KEY Electrical Safety Instructions110V/220V 110 VAC Plug As RecommendedVAC 6-20 Plug Motor capacitor location Electrical ComponentsGIF9CD TroubleshootingG8IKJ Cabinet & Table PartsTrunnion & Switch Breakdown Description Trunnion & Switch Parts ListBlade Guard Fence/Rails/Miter Gauge Breakdown Fence/Rails/Miter Gauge Parts List Fence Label Label PlacementPage Page Page Place Stamp Here N8II8EKP =\FjVainBVXcZhVcYIddah
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