Grizzly G0606X, G0605X owner manual Non-Through Through Cuts, Ripping, Non-Through Cuts

Non-Through and

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 remem- ber 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: On this page.

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

G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw

Ripping

"Ripping" means cutting with the grain of the workpiece. In other materials such as MDF or ply- wood, ripping simply means cutting lengthwise.

Serious injury can be caused by kickback. Kickback is a high-speed expulsion of stock from the tablesaw toward an operator. The operator or bystanders may be struck by flying stock, or the operator’s hands can be pulled into the blade during the kickback.

To make a rip cut:

1.Review Preventing Kickback on Page 10 and take the necessary precautions to pre- vent kickback.

2.Joint one long edge of the workpiece on a jointer.

3.DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

4.Ensure that the blade guard and splitter or riving knife is installed.

5.Set the fence to the desired width of cut on the scale.

6.Adjust the blade height so the highest saw tooth protrudes approximately 1⁄4" above the workpiece.

7.Set up safety devices such as featherboards or other anti-kickback devices.

8.Rotate the blade to make sure it does not come into contact with any of the safety devices.

9.Plug the saw into the power source, turn it ON, and allow it to reach full speed.

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