Safety
Kickback Hazard
Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of the workpiece back toward the user during rip- ping.
The cause of kickback is the binding or pinching of the blade in the workpiece. Sev- eral conditions can cause the blade to bind or pinch.
When a workpiece kicks back, it could hit hard enough to cause internal organ injury, broken bones, or death.
Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety.
Wrong Way Feed Hazard
Wrong way feed is ripping by feeding the workpiece into the outfeed side of the blade.
The rotational force of the blade can grab and pull the workpiece.
Before you can let go or pull back, the force could pull your hand along with the work- piece into the blade. Fingers or hand could be cut off.
The propelled workpiece could hit a bystander, causing severe impact injury or death.
Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety.
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