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G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw
Non-Through &
Through Cuts
Non-Through Cuts
A non-through cut is a sawing operation where
the blade does not protrude above the top face of
the wood stock. Since non-through cuts require
the removal of the blade guard and splitter, the
riving knife must be installed. Dado cuts, rabbet
cuts, and resawing operations are non-through
cuts that can be performed with this table saw.
Non-through cuts have a higher risk of injury from
kickback because the splitter and blade guard
must be removed. Kickback is an event in which
the workpiece is propelled back towards the
operator at a high rate of speed. Always remem
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ber to re-install the blade guard and splitter after
performing a non-through cut.
Through Cuts
A through cut is a sawing operation in which the
workpiece is completely sawn through. Ripping,
crosscutting, miter cuts, and angled cuts are all
through cutting operations. The blade guard and
splitter or riving knife must be installed during
through cuts.
Through cuts have a risk of kickback. Read,
understand, and follow instructions and safety
precautions for each type of cut to reduce the risk
of injury.
Safety precautions and instructions for each
type of cut are located on the following
pages
:
1. Ripping: Page33
2. Crosscutting: Page 34
3. Miter Cuts: Page 34
4. Blade Tilt & Bevel Cuts: Page 35
5. Dado Cutting: Page 35
6. Rabbet Cutting: Page 37
7. Resawing: Page 39
Workpiece
Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may
require modification before they can be made
safe to cut.
Before cutting, get in the habit of inspecting
all workpieces for the following:
• Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks
and other foreign objects are often embed
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ded in wood. While cutting, these objects can
become dislodged and hit the operator, they
can cause kickback, and they can break or
chip the blade, which might then fly apart.
Always visually inspect your workpiece for
these items. If they can't be removed, do
NOT cut the workpiece.
• Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can
become dislodged during the cutting opera
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tion. Large knots can cause kickback and
machine damage. Choose workpieces that
do not have large/loose knots or plan ahead
to avoid cutting through them.
• Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a
moisture content over 20% causes unneces
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sary wear on the blades, increases the risk of
kickback, and yields poor results.
• Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces-
sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger
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ous to cut because they are unstable and
often unpredictable when being cut. DO NOT
use workpieces with these characteristics!
• Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup-
ping can be safely supported if the cupped
side is facing the table or the fence. On
the contrary, a workpiece supported on the
bowed side will rock during a cut and could
cause kickback or severe injury.