7. The Rip Fence is for use when rip cutting timber. It can be easily moved or locked in
place by screwing IN the locking handle. Take care NOT to overtighten the locking
handle.
8. The Blade Guard protects the operator and must ALWAYS be in place and working
properly.
IMPORTANT: This machine IS NOT designed for ‘non-through cutting’ operations
9. Anti-Kickback Pawls are attached to the blade guard bracket, which, when properly
maintained, are designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back at the operator
during operation.
WARNING!
NEVER USE MACHINE WITH THE BLADE GUARD REMOVED.
10. The Table Insert is removable to facilitate the installation or removal of the saw blade,
and must ALWAYS be in place.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Arbor The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of the workpiece -
across the grain.
Featherboard A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation.
Freehand Performing a cut without a fence, mitre gauge, fixture, hold down or other
proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut.
Heel Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut.
Kickback An uncontrolled grabbing, and throwing of the workpiece back toward
the front of the saw during a rip type operation.
Leading End The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed
into the cutting tool first.
Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow
ripping type operation and which helps keep the operator’s hands well
away from the blade.
Push Block A device used for ripping type operations too narrow to allow use of a
push stick.
Rabbet A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
Resin A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece - in the direction of
the grain.
Riving Knife Positioned behind the saw blade to prevent wood closing and jamming
after being cut.
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