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MOLDING
A non-through cut which produces a special
shape in the work piece used for joining or deco-
ration.
NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC)
A wireless technology for communicating be-
tween enabled devices such as smart phone.
This tool is NFC enabled.
NON THROUGH-CUTTING
Any cutting operation where the blade does not
extend through the work piece (e.g. Dado, Rab-
bet).
PUSH BLOCK
A device used for ripping-type operations too
narrow to allow use of a Push Stick. Use a Push
Block for rip widths less than 2 inches.
PUSH STICK
A device used to feed the work piece through the
saw during narrow ripping-type operation and
helps keep the operator’s hands well away from
the blade. Use the Push Stick for rip widths less
than 6 inches and more than 2 inches.
RABBET
A notch in the edge of a work piece. Also called
an edge dado.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spinning ob-
ject in one minute.
RIPPING
A cutting operation along the length of the work
piece cutting the work piece to width.
RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER
A device that keeps the kerf of the work piece
open as the material is cut. This minimizes the
potential of the work piece binding against the
saw blade.
SMART GUARD
A system made up of 3 components: Riving Knife
or Spreader, Anti-Kickback Pawls, and Main Bar-
rier Guard.
THROUGH-CUTTING
Any cutting operation where the blade extends
through the workpiece.
WORK PIECE
The item on which the cutting operation is be-
ing performed. The surfaces of a work piece are
commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.
Tools Needed for Assembly
Disconnect plug from power source before performing any assembly,
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.
FLAT SCREWDRIVER
COMBINATION SQUARE
10 MM WRENCH
OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
DRAW LIGHT LINE ON
BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE.
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD
3/4” THICK. THIS EDGE
MUST BE PERFECTLY
STRAIGHT.
SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED
OVER IN DOTTED POSITION.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
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