Safety Tips; Workpiece Inspection - Grizzly G0623X Owner's Manual

Safety Tips

Your safety is important. The tips below are
intended to supplement SECTION 1: SAFETY.
But remember, no safety list can cover every situ-
ation. The operator is ultimately responsible for
their own safety, as well as the safety of bystand-
ers. Every cutting operation is uniquely different
and may require safety equipment or safety pro-
cedures not mentioned in this manual.
Please follow these safety tips EVERY time
you use your saw:
• Stand to the left of the blade line-of-cut when
performing a cutting operation.
• Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing
cut-off pieces.
• Make sure that the riving knife is always
aligned with the main blade before cutting!
• Always position the blade guard to the correct
height above the workpiece.
• Carefully plan each cutting operation to avoid
injuries.
• When you release the sliding table lock,
make sure that the knob is positioned so that
it will not lock the table during a cut.
• Plan your cut to avoid putting your hands
near the blade or reaching across the blade.
G0623X/G0623X3 10" Sliding Table Saw
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:
• 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 table saw may lead to injury.
• Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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!
• 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.
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