Tilesaw Safety Warnings (cont.)
d.Freehand – Feeding a workpiece through the saw without using a fence or guided support to guide it. NOT A SAFE METHOD.
e.Kerf – The gap made by the saw in the workpiece.
f.Kickback – A sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned blade, causing
an uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator.
g.Spreader – A metal plate that follows the saw blade to keep the kerf (gap) from closing on the saw blade. Spreaders, except riving knives, must be aligned to the blade after blade adjustment to prevent binding.
12.Check the guard for proper operation with saw disconnected from power before each use. Do not disable any guard. Do not operate saw if any movable guard does not move freely and close instantly. Make sure any movable guard does not touch the blade in all angles, depths of cut, and positions.
13.Keep the guard in place while through- sawing. Verify that the spreader lines up with the blade to prevent binding.
14.Construct an appropriate Push Stick out of wood according to the guidelines on the following page.
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h.Riving Knife – A spreader mounted on the same mechanism as the blade. Generally more effective than simple spreaders.
11.As noted previously, Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned blade, causing an uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator.
Kickback is usually a result of tool misuse and can be limited or avoided by following the precautions below:
•Fence must be completely parallel to the saw blade.
•Workpiece must be free from flaws and from foreign objects (such as nails and screws).
•Support large workpieces along their entire length. Large workpieces tend to bend, grabbing the blade.
•Do not use a dull or damaged blade.
•Maintain control of the workpiece. Do not allow the workpiece to rest against the moving blade without holding onto it.
•If the blade binds or a cut is interrupted, turn off the power switch and hold the workpiece still until the blade stops. Correct the cause of blade binding before proceeding.
•Before continuing an unfinished cut, center the blade in the
•Push the workpiece past the blade prior to release.
15.DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly.
16.The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons.
17.When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
18.Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be
19.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
20.Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
21.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
22.Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
23.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
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