Safety Accessories - Grizzly G1023S Instruction Manual

Statistics prove that most common acci-
dents among table saw users can be
linked to kickback. Kickback is typically
defined as the high-speed expulsion of
stock from the table saw toward its opera-
tor. In addition to the danger of the opera-
tor or others in the area being struck by
the flying stock, it is often the case that
the operator's hands are pulled into the
blade during the kickback. The following
can help minimize kickbacks.
1. Use your blade guard and splitter.
2. Never, for any reason, place your hand
behind the blade. Should kickback occur,
your hand will be pulled into the blade.
3. Inspect for alignment along the splitter
and your blade.
4. Never use the fence as a guide for cross-
cutting.
5. Never attempt freehand cuts.
6. Use a pushstick or featherboard to main-
tain control of your workpiece.
7. Feed cuts through to completion.
8. Stand to the side when ripping.
9. Ensure that your fence and your miter
slot are parallel to the blade.
If you do not have a clear understanding of
kickback and how it occurs, do not operate
this table saw.
G1023S/G1023S110 Heavy-Duty 10'' Table Saw

Safety Accessories

Push Sticks
The use of push sticks, particularly when cutting
small or narrow workpieces, provides a double
benefit for saw operators. The push stick pro-
vides added leverage, enabling the operator to
keep the workpiece firmly supported against the
fence and the table. At the same time, the push
stick keeps the operator's hand safely away from
the rotation of the saw blade. See the template
at the end of the manual for construction details,
or purchase one from the Grizzly catalog. See
Figure 1.
Figure 1. Push Stick.
Zero Clearance Table Inserts
Ideal for use when ripping thin strips or making
bevel cuts, zero clearance table inserts prevent
tear-out and jammed blades by supporting mate-
rial that is close to the blade. Use the standard
table insert as a template when creating addi-
tional inserts from wood or plywood. Blade slot
inserts can be custom cut for specific blade
angles by raising the running blade into an uncut
insert at the angle you desire. Be sure to make
an additional slot for the blade splitter. There are
also a wide selection of table inserts in the Grizzly
catalog. Clamp the insert firmly in place with a
piece of wood when creating slots. Never hold
the table insert with your hand while cutting new
slots. See Figure 2 for examples of zero clear-
ance table inserts.
Push Stick
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