SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
General
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from failure to wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protec- tion while sanding with this machine.
Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair tied up and away from machinery.
Keep the blade guard in the down position at all times. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death.
Blade Selection
Rip blade features:
¥Best for cutting with the grain of the work- piece.
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¥Large gullets for large chip removal.
Figure 39. Rip blade.
Crosscut blade features:
¥Best for cutting across the grain of the work- piece.
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¥Alternate top bevel tooth profile.
¥Small hook angle and a shallow gullet.