Table Saw

Video Instruction:

Function:

• Making precise rip cuts using the fence.

• Making precise cross cuts of boards less than 3 feet long using the miter gauge.

Advantages:

• The table saw will make very precise, straight cuts when used correctly.

• Our table saws have a SawStop feature that will stop the blade immediately before cutting a finger (or other body part).

Safety Concerns:

• This is a dangerous tool!

  • The saw blade is exposed above the table looking for helpless fingers to cut off.

  • The table saw has a circular blade.

  • Circular blades are dangerous because they have an infinite number of tangential forces. In other words, they are unpredictable and will cause a kickback if not used correctly.

  • Circular blades tend to bind against wood that is not held correctly. This will cause a kickback.

• When the SawStop is triggered, it will immediately stop the blade resulting in the destruction of both the blade and the brake cartridge. This costs about $150. If you deliberately trigger the SawStop, you will be charged the full value of the repair.

• The main reason for triggering the SawStop is touching the blade after the power is turned off, but before the blade stops spinning. Wait for the blade to completely stop spinning before reaching near the blade!

• Cutting wet wood will trigger the SawStop.

• Cutting boards with nails or metal will trigger the SawStop.

• The SawStop will not prevent a kickback from happening. A kickback is your most likely form of injury. Kickbacks can be prevented by keeping your wood flat against the table and the fence.

• Always wear safety glasses when using this tool.

• Tie your hair back, tuck in loose articles of clothing and put away your earbuds.

• Don't wear gloves.

• Turn on the dust collector whenever you use this tool!

• Only one person may use this tool at a time.

• Fingers must be 4" away from the blade whenever it is in motion.

• Use a push stick to cut narrow wood (less than 6" wide).

• Do not rip cut any boards less than 6" long.

• Hold your work flat on the table.

• Always use the fence to make rip cuts. Your work must fully contact the fence. Use the jointer first to make a flat edge.

• Use the miter gauge or a cross cut sled to make cross cuts. Do not use the fence for cross cuts!

• When done cutting, turn off the saw and wait for it to stop.

SawStop Information:

• The SawStop will activate when it senses moisture or electrical conductivity. This includes:

  • Your finger.

  • Your face.

  • Other body parts.

  • Wet wood.

  • Pressure-treated wood.

  • Foil-backed materials.

  • Metal, nails, staples, etc.

• The SawStop functions after the power is turned off. As long as the blade is spinning, the SawStop is active!

• Once the SawStop activates, the saw is not functional.

• If you turn the power off, you must wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before turning it back on.

Settings:

• Fingers 4" away.

• Only one person may operate the machine.

  • A second person may assist with long boards, but only to support the wood, not to pull it through the blade.

  • A second person may retrieve cut boards, but only after they have completely cleared the blade.

• The blade must be 1/4" above the surface of your work.

• Don't rip cut boards less than 6" long.

Operation:

• Make sure you have room to push your work completely through the saw. If you are rip cutting a long board, make sure there is room past the table for your board.

• Do not stand directly in front of the table saw. Stand to one side in case of kickback.

• Turn on the power and wait for the blade to reach full speed.

• Push your board through the blade at a fairly quick speed. If the blade slows down, you're going too fast. It should take only a few seconds to make a 12" cut.

• Push your work all the way through the blade. A partner on the other side of the table can grab the piece at the end of the cut.

• Do not reach near the blade until the blade has completely stopped!

Parts:

Power:

Adjustments: