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• Failing to support large workpieces
• Forcing the workpiece through the saw blade
• Cutting warped or wet lumber
• Not following correct operating procedures
• Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
• Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
Tips to avoid kickback
1. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of
the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 3mm to
6mm.
2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning
a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never
saw into a loose knot or nail.
3. Make straight cuts.
Always use the rip fence
when rip cutting. This
helps prevent twisting
the wood in the cut.
4. Always use clean, sharp,
properly-set blades.
Never make a cut with
a dull blade.
5. To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiece
properly before beginning a cut.
6. When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never
force a cut.
7. Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
8. Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or
use push blocks, push sticks, and feather boards to keep
your body in a balanced position to be able to resist
kickback should it occur.
9. Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
Making longitudinal cuts
Important. After each new adjustment it is advisable to
carry out a trial cut in order to check the set dimensions.
After switching on the saw, wait for the blade to reach its
maximum speed of rotation before commencing with the
cut. Take extra care when starting the cut.
1. Longitudinal cuts involve cutting through a workpiece
along its full length.
2. One edge of the workpiece is pressed against the rip
fence while its flat side rests on the table top.
3. The saw blade guard must always be operational and
cover the workpiece.
4. When making longitudinal cuts you must always stand
to one side of the cutting line.
5. Set the fence to suit the required width using the laser
line as a guide.
6. Switch on the table saw.
7. With your fingers together, place your hands flat on the
workpiece and push the workpiece along the fence into
the saw blade.
8. Guide the workpiece at the side with your left hand only
as far as the front edge of the guard hood.
9. Always push the workpiece through to the end of the
riving knife.
10. Leave the off-cuts on the saw table until the saw
blade has stopped again.
11. Secure a long workpiece against sagging at the end
of the cutting operation (e.g. with a roller stand or
similar device)
12. Use the push stick (34) for guiding the workpiece if
your hand gets to within 125mm (5”) of the saw blade.
13. After using the push stick (34), return place it back
on the holder (35).
Cutting a narrow workpiece
Longitudinal cuts in a workpiece smaller than 125mm (5”)
in width must always be made with the help of the push
stick (34). Warning. Worn or damaged push sticks must
be replaced immediately.