Woodstock W1761, W1762 Workpiece Inspection, Non-Through Through Cuts, Non-Through Cuts

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W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife

OPERATIONS

Workpiece Inspection

Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they can be made safe to cut.

Before cutting, get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following:

•Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign objects are often embed- ded in wood. While cutting, these objects can become dislodged and hit the opera- tor, they can cause kickback, and they can break or chip the blade, which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece for these items. If they can't be removed, do NOT cut the workpiece.

•Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can become dislodged during the cutting operation. Large knots can cause kickback and machine dam- age. Choose workpieces that do not have large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them.

•Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a moisture content over 20% causes unneces- sary wear on the blades, increases the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.

•Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces- sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are dan- gerous to cut because they are unstable and often unpredictable when being cut. DO NOT use workpieces with these characteristics!

•Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup- ping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facing the table or the fence. On the contrary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during a cut and could cause kickback or severe injury.

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Non-Through &

Through Cuts

Non-Through Cuts

A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the blade does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock. Since non-through cuts require the removal of the blade guard and splitter, the riving knife must be installed. Dado cuts, rabbet cuts, and resawing operations are non-through cuts that can be performed with this table saw.

Non-through cuts have a higher risk of injury from kickback because the splitter and blade guard must be removed. Kickback is an event in which the workpiece is propelled back towards the operator at a high rate of speed. Always remember to re-install the blade guard and splitter after performing a non-through cut.

Through Cuts

A through cut is a sawing operation in which the workpiece is completely sawn through. Ripping, crosscutting, miter cuts, and angled cuts are all through cutting operations. The blade guard and splitter or riving knife must be installed during through cuts.

Through cuts have a risk of kickback. Read, understand, and follow instructions and safety precautions for each type of cut to reduce the risk of injury.

Safety precautions and instructions for each type of cut are located on the following pages:

1.Ripping: Page 31

2.Crosscutting: Page 32

3.Miter Cuts: Page 33

4.Blade Tilt & Bevel Cuts: Page 33

5.Dado Cutting: Page 34

6.Rabbet Cutting: Page 36

7.Resawing: Page 38

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Contents Table SAW with Riving Knife Important Changes to Assembly Inventory DifferencesBlade Size Requirements Blade InstallationBlade Requirements Spreader Blade GuardGuard Installing Blade Guard & Spreader Location to secure blade guard ScrewAnti-Kickback Pawls To remove the pawls, do these stepsWhen to Use the Blade Guard When Not to Use the Blade GuardInstalling Riving Knife When to Use the Riving KnifeWhen Not to Use the Riving Knife Riving KnifeTools Needed Spreader or Riving Knife AlignmentChecking Alignment Adjusting Alignment Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving KnifePossible Tools Needed Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1-4, onOptional Table Insert D3697-Standard Zero-Clearance InsertNew Parts Description=\FjVainBVXcZhVcYIddah Page Contents Introduction Woodstock Technical SupportIntroduction Introduction Controls and Features Safety Standard Safety InstructionsAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Table Saws Preventing Kickback Below are tips to avoid the most common causes of kickbackDo not stand directly behind Blade when making a cut Protecting Yourself from KickbackCommon Terms Extension Cords W1761 220V Single-Phase OperationW1761 Electrical Specifications W1762 220V 3-Phase Operation W1762 440V 3-Phase OperationPhase Converter Electrical SpecificationsItems Needed for Set Up UnpackingDescription Qty Immediately discard all Plastic bags and packInventory Machine InventoryFence Inventory Box Inventory FigureFence Rail Inventory Extension Table InventoryCleaning Machine Machine PlacementTo install the front and rear rails, do these steps Extension TableLeveling main extension table Support Leg Hex Nut Foot Support leg fastened to main Extension table To install the blade, do these steps Saw BladeArbor To change the arbor, do these stepsTo install and adjust the table insert, do these steps To install the blade guard, do these stepsTable Insert Blade Guard & SplitterTo install the riving knife, do these steps SplitterON/OFF Switch To install the switch, do these stepsTo install the miter gauge, do these steps Miter GaugeRecommended Adjustments Recommended adjustment checklistDust Collection Recommended CFM at Dust PortTest Run To test run the machine, do these stepsGeneral Basic ControlsDisabling On/Off Switch Ripping blade features see FigureCrosscut blade features see Figure Blade SelectionDado Blades see Figure Combination blade features see FigureLaminate blade features see Figure Workpiece Inspection Non-Through Through CutsNon-Through Cuts Through CutsRipping Typical ripping operationTo make a crosscut using the miter gauge, do these steps CrosscuttingTo perform a miter cut, do these steps Miter CutsBlade Tilt & Bevel Cuts Dado Cutting To use a stacked or wobble dado blade, do these stepsDisconnect the SAW from Power Rabbet Cutting To cut rabbets with the dado blade, do these stepsTo cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these steps First cut to create a rabbet With a standard bladeResawing Resaw BarrierAuxiliary Fence To build the auxiliary fence, do these stepsResawing Operations To perform resawing operations, do these stepsTable Saw Accessories D3585 Bore General Purpose D3586 Fine Finishing D3587 100 Operations Cleaning LubricationDaily Check Weekly CheckTroubleshooting Motor & ElectricalOperations W1761/W1762 12 Table Saw with Riving KnifeReplacing Flat Belt To remove the flat belt, do these stepsTo install the new belt, do these steps Deflect it no more than 1⁄8To set the 45 stop bolt, do these steps Blade Tilt StopsTo set the 90 stop bolt, do these steps To set the digital readout, do these steps To adjust the tilt indicator arrow, do these stepsDigital Readout Example of adjusting blade to Miter slot Miter Slot to Blade ParallelismTo adjust the blade by moving the table, do these steps Blade AlignmentClamping Pressure and Parallelism Adjusting FenceSquare and Height Miter gauge diagram Switch W1761 magnetic switchW1761 Wiring Diagram See FigureW1762 magnetic switch prewired to 220V, 3-phase W1762 Electrical ComponentsW1762 Wiring Diagram 220V, 3-Phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 440V, 3-Phase Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Parts List PartsFence Assembly Fence Assembly Parts List Miter Gauge Assembly Miter Gauge Parts List Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Parts List MotoraccesscoverMitergaugemountingbracket Extension Table Assembly Extension Table Parts List Label Placement Warranty Page Page Warranty Registration CommentsBOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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