Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued)
•Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or bind- ing.
Before freeing jammed material.
•Turn switch “OFF”.
•Wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Unplug the saw.
•Check blade, spreader and fence for proper alignment before starting again.
•To reduce the risk of throwback of cut off pieces.
•Use the guard assembly.
To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside the guard.
•Turn saw “OFF”.
•Remove switch key.
•Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard.
Before Leaving The Saw.
•Turn the saw off.
•Wait for blade to stop spinning.
•Unplug the saw.
•Make workshop
Work Feed Devices
Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the “Basic Saw Operations”.
As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques, you’ll see that many types of cuts need different support and feeding devices, known as jigs or fixtures. They can help you make cuts more accurately. By helping to steady the workpiece and keep you away from the blade, they can help you safely use your saw for certain cuts.
Many people custom build their own jigs and fixtures. Jigs and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut.
You can use your table saw to easily make many jigs and fixtures. To get you started, we’ve included instructions for some simple ones. After you have made a few practice cuts, make up these jigs before starting any projects. The use of these devices is explained in “Basic Saw Operations” section.
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