Supporting Large Panels / Securing Workpiece
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight as shown in figure B.
Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel (figure C).
B | Wrong |
Material bends on blade causing heavy loads | |
| or kickback |
C |
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Support work near cut
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg (figure D).
Secure the workpiece to a stable platform as shown in figure E. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
D
Wrong |
E |
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