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Using the mitre gauge
1. Slide the mitre gauge (17)
into the slot of the table
top (1) (fig j).
2. Loosen the locking knob
(18) on the mitre gauge
(fig k).
3. Rotate the mitre gauge to
select the required angle.
4.
Re-tighten the locking knob.
Operation
Your table saw can be used
to make a variety of cuts
including longitudinal cuts,
bevel cuts and mitre cross
cuts. The below section
defines a common list of
table saw terms:
Through Sawing. Any cutting operation where the blade
extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Non-Through Sawing. Any cutting operation where the
blade does not extend through the workpiece.
Rip Cut. A cutting or shaping operation made along the
length or grain of the workpiece.
Cross Cut. A cut or shaping operation made across the
width of the workpiece cutting the workpiece to length.
Freehand. Performing a cut without a fence, mitre gauge,
fixture, hold down or other proper device to keep the
workpiece from twisting during the cut.
Kickback. An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the
workpiece back toward the front of the saw.
Anti-Kickback Pawls. A device, which when properly
maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being
kicked back at the operator during operation.
Riving Knife. Also known as a separator or spreader. The
riving knife is a metal piece slightly thinner than the saw
blade which helps keep the
kerf open during cutting
operations and prevents
kickback.
Push Stick. A device used to
feed the workpiece through
the saw during narrow ripping-
type operation and helps keep
the operator’s hands well
away from the blade.
Push Block. A device used for ripping-type operations too
narrow to allow use of a push stick.
Push sticks
A push stick should always be used if your hand gets
within 125mm (5”) of the saw blade. A push stick is a
safety device that helps to keep your hands and fingers
away from the saw blade. A handle helps to apply pressure
to the workpiece whilst a notch at the front of the push
stick fits onto the edge of the wood to help push it
through the saw. A push stick can be easily made from a
scrap piece of material. The push stick must be narrower
than the workpiece. Please refer to the diagram which
depicts a push stick.
Kickback
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the
workpiece back towards the front of the saw. Kickback can
cause serious injury. Precautions must be taken to avoid
kickback. The following conditions can cause kickback and
should be avoided.
• Making a cut with the incorrect blade depth
• Attempting to saw through knots or nails in the
workpiece
• Twisting the wood while making a cut
• Failing to correctly position the riving knife
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed-up or improperly
set blade.
Notch to help
push wood
Notch to help
prevent hand
from slipping
Handle
j
k