Basic Table Saw Operations - Stanley STST1825 Original Instruction

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BASIC TABLE SAW OPERATIONS

a. When crosscutting, miter cutting, bevel cutting,
compound miter cutting or rabbeting across the end of
a narrow work-piece, use the miter gauge.
b. Never make these cuts freehand (not using the miter
gauge or other devices) because the blade could bind,
causing a kickback or causing your hand or fingers to
contact the blade.
c. Always lock the angle of the miter gauge when in use.
d. Except for when making rip cuts, remove the rip fence
from the table (6).
e. Make sure the blade guard is mounted for all through
sawing operations (the blade cuts through the entire
thickness of the wood). Re-attach the guard
immediately after finishing dado, molding or rabbeting
cuts.
f. The blade should extend approximately 1⁄8" (3 mm)
above the top of the work-piece.
g. Use the push stick whenever you make a narrow cut.
Crosscutting (see Fig. R)
Crosscutting is cutting wood across the grain at 90° or
square with both the edge and the flat side of the wood. This
is done with the miter gauge set at "0". Before using the miter
gauge, make sure it is locked. The miter gauge can be used
in either of the grooves in the table.
Miter crosscutting (See Fig. S)
Miter crosscutting is cutting the wood at an angle other than
90°. Follow the same procedures as you would for crosscut-
ting. Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle.
Bevel crosscutting (See Fig. W)
Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting except that
the blade is also set at an angle other than 90º. Adjust the
blade to the desired angle using the blade tilting wheel.
Compound miter cutting (See Fig. X)
Compound miter cutting is a combination of miter cutting and
bevel crosscutting. The cut is made at an angle other than
90° to both the edge and the flat side of the wood. Adjust the
miter gauge and the blade bevel to the desired angle and
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be sure that the miter gauge and blade bevel stop collar are
locked.
Ripping (See Fig. Q)
Ripping is cutting a piece of wood with the grain. This is done
using the Rip Fence. Position the fence to the desired width
of the rip cut and lock it in place. Before starting to rip, make
sure:
Only apply feed pressure to the work-piece between the
blade and the rip fence in order to prevent the work-piece
from binding against the blade and causing kickback.
When ripping boards narrower than 6" (150 mm), use a
push stick to feed the work-piece until it is clear of the
table.
Bevel ripping (See Fig. T)
When bevel ripping material 6" (150 mm) or narrower, use
the rip fence on the right side of the blade only.
Transportation (See Fig. Y)
Use the right side extension, in the extended position, as a
temporary handle to transport the table saw on its wheels.
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Sawdust collection (See Fig. Z)
This table saw is equipped with a removable sawdust collec-
tor. A dust collection system can be attached to the dust port
to help remove sawdust from the work area.
To remove the sawdust collector, simply loosen two nuts and
remove the collector from the saw.
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