Woodstock SHOP FOX W1824 - Manual (Page 25)

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Operation Overview
The purpose of this overview is to provide
the novice machine operator with a basic
understanding of how the machine is used during
a typical operation, so the controls/components
discussed later in this manual are easier to
understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual, read "how to" books, and seek additional
training from experienced machine operators.
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for cutting.
2. Adjusts the blade tilt, if necessary, to the
correct angle for the desired cut.
3. For "Through Cuts," adjusts the blade height
no more than 1 ⁄
4
" higher than the thickness of
the workpiece.
4. Adjusts the fence to the desired width of cut,
then locks it in place.
5. Checks the outfeed side of the machine
for proper support and to make sure the
workpiece can safely pass all the way through
the blade without interference.
6. Puts on safety glasses and a respirator.
Locates push sticks/blocks if needed.
7. Starts the saw.
8. Feeds the workpiece all the way through the
blade while maintaining firm pressure on the
workpiece against the table and fence, and
keeping hands and fingers out of the blade
path and away from the blade.
9. Stops the machine immediately after the cut
is complete.
Workpiece Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut on this
machine or may need to be modified before they
can be safely cut.
Before beginning the cutting operation, inspect
all workpieces for the following:
• Material Type. This machine is intended
for cutting natural and man-made wood
products, laminate covered wood products,
and some plastics. Cutting drywall or
cementitious backer board creates extremely
fine dust and may reduce the life of the
motor bearings. This machine is NOT designed
to cut metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting
these materials with a table saw greatly
increases the risk of injury and damage to the
saw or blade.
• Foreign Objects. Nails, staples, dirt,
rocks and other foreign objects are often
embedded 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 operation.
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
unnecessary wear on the blades, increases
the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.
• Excessive Warping. Workpieces with
excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are
dangerous to cut because they are unstable
and may move unpredictably when being cut.
• Minor Warping. Slightly cupped workpieces
can be safely supported with the cupped
side facing the table or fence; however,
workpieces supported on the bowed side
will rock during the cut, which could cause
kickback.