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Workpiece
Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may
require modification before they are safe to cut.
Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the
following:
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Material Type: This machine is intended for
cutting natural and man-made wood prod-
ucts, laminate covered wood products, and
some plastics. Cutting drywall or cementi-
tious backer board creates extremely fine
dust and may reduce the life of the bearings.
This machine is NOT designed to cut metal,
glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting these materials
with a miter saw may lead to injury.
Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks
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and other foreign objects are often embed-
ded in wood. While cutting, these objects
can become dislodged and hit the operator,
cause kickback, or break 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.
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Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can
become dislodged during the cutting opera-
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.
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Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a
moisture content over 20% causes unneces-
sary wear on the blades, increases the risk of
kickback, and yields poor results.
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Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces-
sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger-
ous to cut because they are unstable and
often unpredictable when being cut. DO NOT
use workpieces with these characteristics!
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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.
Model T31634/T31635 (Mfd. Since 8/19)
Non-Through & Through
Cut Info
Through &
Non-Through Cuts
Through Cuts
A through cut is a sawing operation in which
the workpiece is completely sawn through (see
Figure 24). Examples of through cuts are rip cuts,
cross cuts, miter cuts, and beveled cuts.
Fence
Workpiece
Figure 24. Illustration of through cut.
Non-Through Cuts
A non-through cut is a sawing operation where
the blade does not protrude past the bottom face
of the wood stock (see Figure 25).
Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes
and rabbets.
Fence
Workpiece
Figure 25. Illustration of non-through cut.
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