Harbor Freight Tools CENTRAL MACHINERY 93380 - Manual (Page 7)

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25. Always unplug the Table Saw from its electrical outlet before perform-
ing inspection, maintenance, cleaning procedures, or changing accesso-
ries.
26. Before trying new or complicated techniques, study the procedure, and
practice with scrap wood.
27. Make sure the woodstock is free from loose knots, flaws, nails, and any
other foreign objects that could damage the Saw Blade or cause “kickback”.
28. Causes and operator prevention of “kickback”: Kickback is a sudden reaction
to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade, causing an uncontrolled
woodstock to lift up and out from the Table Saw toward the operator. When the
Saw Blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade
stalls and the motor reaction drives the woodstock rapidly back toward the op-
erator. If the Saw Blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at
the back edge of the Saw Blade can raise the woodstock (walk up), and eject it
toward the operator. Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operat-
ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
* Maintain control of the woodstock at all times. Never allow the woodstock
to rest on the moving Saw Blade without holding on to the woodstock.
* When the Saw Blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
turn off the Power Switch and hold the woodstock motionless on the Table
Saw until the Saw Blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the woodstock from the Table Saw or pull the woodstock backward
while the Saw Blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of Saw Blade binding.
* When restarting a woodstock on the Table Saw, center the Saw Blade in
the pre-cut kerf and check that the Saw Teeth are not engaged into the
woodstock. If the Saw Blade is binding, the woodstock may walk up or kick-
ate pressure, allowing the Saw Blade to cut without being forced.
22. Turn off the Table Saw and allow the Saw Blade to completely stop if the
Saw Blade is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
23. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Table
Saw while it is plugged in and running.
24. Make sure the woodstock to be cut off has sufficient room to move side-
ways. Failure to do so may result in off-cut binding against the Saw Blade.