Woodstock W1824 manual Operation Overview Workpiece Inspection

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Operation Overview	Workpiece Inspection
The purpose of this overview is to provide	Some workpieces are not safe to cut on this
the novice machine operator with a basic	machine or may need to be modified before they
understanding of how the machine is used during	can be safely cut.
a typical operation, so the controls/components	Before beginning the cutting operation, inspect
discussed later in this manual are easier to
understand.	all workpieces for the following:
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is	• Material Type. This machine is intended
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn	for cutting natural and man-made wood
more about specific operations, read this entire	products, laminate covered wood products,
manual, read "how to" books, and seek additional	and some plastics. Cutting drywall or
training from experienced machine operators.	cementitious backer board creates extremely
To complete a typical operation, the operator	fine dust and may reduce the life of the
	motor bearings. This machine is NOT designed
does the following:	to cut metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting
1. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is	these materials with a table saw greatly
	increases the risk of injury and damage to the
suitable for cutting.	saw or blade.
2. Adjusts the blade tilt, if necessary, to the	• Foreign Objects. Nails, staples, dirt,
correct angle for the desired cut.	rocks and other foreign objects are often
3. For "Through Cuts," adjusts the blade height	embedded in wood. While cutting, these
	objects can become dislodged and hit the
no more than 1⁄4" higher than the thickness of	operator, cause kickback, or break the blade,
the workpiece.	which might then fly apart. Always visually
4. Adjusts the fence to the desired width of cut,	inspect your workpiece for these items. If
	they can’t be removed, DO NOT cut the
then locks it in place.	workpiece.
5. Checks the outfeed side of the machine	• Large/Loose Knots. Loose knots can become
for proper support and to make sure the	dislodged during the cutting operation.
workpiece can safely pass all the way through	Large knots can cause kickback and machine
the blade without interference.	damage. Choose workpieces that do not have
6. Puts on safety glasses and a respirator.	large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid
	cutting through them.
Locates push sticks/blocks if needed.	• Wet or “Green” Stock. Cutting wood
7. Starts the saw.
	with a moisture content over 20% causes
8. Feeds the workpiece all the way through the	unnecessary wear on the blades, increases
	the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.
blade while maintaining firm pressure on the	• Excessive Warping. Workpieces with
workpiece against the table and fence, and
keeping hands and fingers out of the blade	excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are
path and away from the blade.	dangerous to cut because they are unstable
9. Stops the machine immediately after the cut	and may move unpredictably when being cut.
	• Minor Warping. Slightly cupped workpieces
is complete.
	can be safely supported with the cupped
	side facing the table or fence; however,
	workpieces supported on the bowed side
	will rock during the cut, which could cause
	kickback.

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