Applications; Causes Of Kickback; Basic Operation Of The T Able Saw - Craftsman 315.218060 Operator's Manual

APPLICATIONS
You may use t his t ool for t he p urposes listed below:
Straight line c utting operations such as cross cutting,
ripping, mitering, beveling, and c ompound culting
_ Dadc or molding outs with o ptional accessories
[] Cabinet making and w oodworldng
NOTE: This table saw is designed tocut wood and w ood
composition products only.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE T ABLE SAW
The 3-prong plug must be plugged irrto a malching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded according 1o ell
Iocat codas and ordinances Improper connection of the
equipment can result in electric shock. Do not modify
the pbg if it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet
installed by a qualified electdcian. Reler to the EtecPica!
section in this manuel
CAUSES OF KICKBACK
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kick-
ing the workpiece back toward you with great force and
speed, tf your hands are near the saw blade, they may
be jelked loose from the workp[ece and may contact the
blade. Kickback can cause serious injury. Use precautions
to avoid the risks.
Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the
blade in the wood such as:
B Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
e Sawing into knots or nails in the wcrkpiece
Twisting the wood whi]e making a cut
[a Failing to support work
B Forcing a cut
r_ Cutting warped or wet lumber
Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
_ Not Ioilowing correct operating procedures
B Misusing the saw
B Failing to use the antbkickbauk pawls
r_ Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly sel
blade
AVOIDING KICKBACK
la Always usethe correct blade depth setting. The top oi
lhe blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to
1/4 in.
r_ Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a
cut. Knock out any loose knots wilh a hammer. Never
saw into a loose knot or nail.
B Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter
gauge when cress cutting. This helps prevent twisting
the wood in the cut,
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B Always use clean, sharp, and propeify-set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
B To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly
before beginning a cut.
_a When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never
force cuts.
B Do not cut wet or walped lumber.
Always hold your werkpiece firmly with both hands or
with push sticks. Keep your body in a balanced po_}i-
tien to be ready to resist kickback should it occur,
Never stand directly in line with the blade,
g Use the right type of blade for the cut being made,
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See Figure 16.
Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a
workpiece through the blade. They can be made in
various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in
a specific project. The stick must be narrower than tha_
workpiece, with a 90°notch in one end and shaping for a
grip on the other end.
A push block has a handle lastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use it on non-through cuts.
CAUTION: Be sure the screws in a push block are
recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpie_e.
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